Ducati 749 S Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati 749 S motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, power of 103 hp (75.2 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 199 kg (438.7 lb).

Key specifications

2003-2005Model years
748 ccDisplacement
103 hpPower
77.0 Nm @ 8,500 rpmTorque
199 kgDry weight
780 mmSeat height
15.5 LFuel tank
1,420 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
200320042005
Year-specific specification changes

The 2003 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
2004200512.3:1
Dry weight
2005186 kg (410.1 lb)
Fuel system
2005Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body
Power
2004110 hp (80.3 kW) @ 10,500 rpm
2005116 hp (84.7 kW) @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
200478.0 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm
200584.0 Nm (8.6 kgf-m or 62.0 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm
Front wheel travel
2005130 mm (5.1 inches)
Power/weight ratio
20050.6237 hp/kg
Rear wheel travel
2005148 mm (5.8 inches)

How the Ducati 749 S compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.

Engine power103 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Ducati models.

Displacement748 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

About 15% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 27th percentile across Ducati models.

Seat height780 mm
Low 755 mmAverage 808 mmHigh 875 mm

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 26th percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity15.5 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

About 7% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 38th percentile across Ducati models.

This model Ducati database average

Ducati database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power53rd

103 hp — more powerful than about 53% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement27th

748 cc — larger displacement than about 27% of Ducati models.

Seat height26th

780 mm — taller than about 26% of Ducati models.

Fuel capacity38th

15.5 L — larger than about 38% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Ducati average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,095 mm
This bike

2,095

Ducati avg

2,131

Close to average.

Overall height1,090 mm
This bike

1,090

Ducati avg

1,124

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,420 mm
This bike

1,420

Ducati avg

1,474

4% below average.

Seat height780 mm
This bike

780

Ducati avg

808

4% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 748 cc • Liquid cooled • 103 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,420 mmSeat 780 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17
Power-to-weight ratio 0.518 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 517.6 hp/tonne
Specific power 137.7 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.53:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 748 cc (45.64 cu in)
Power 103 hp (75.2 kW) @ 10,000 rpm
Torque 77.0 Nm (7.9 kgf-m or 56.8 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 90.0 x 58.8 mm (3.5 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 11.7:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Desmodromic valve control

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front wheel travel 125 mm (4.9 inches)
Rear wheel travel 128 mm (5.0 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 199 kg (438.7 lb)
Seat height 780 mm (30.7 inches)
Overall length 2,095 mm (82.5 inches)
Overall height 1,090 mm (42.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,420 mm (55.9 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 15.50 L (4.10 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 3.00 L (0.79 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.5176 hp/kg

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.