Ducati 749
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| Manufacturer | Ducati |
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| Production | 2003–2007 |
| Predecessor | Ducati 748 |
| Successor | Ducati 848 |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | 748 cc (45.6 cu in) desmodromic 8 valve liquid-cooled 90° V-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 90 mm × 58.8 mm (3.54 in × 2.31 in) (749, Dark, S) 94 mm × 54 mm (3.7 in × 2.1 in) (R) |
| Compression ratio | 11.7:1 (749) 12.3:1 (S) 12.7:1 (R) |
| Power | 79.4 kW (108 hp) @ 10000 RPM |
| Transmission | Six speed manual, dry multiplate clutch, chain final drive |
| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis |
| Brakes | Front: Twin 320 mm (13 in) semi-floating discs, four-piston caliper Rear: 240 mm disc, two-piston caliper |
| Tires | 120/70 ZR 17 front; 180/55 ZR 17 rear |
| Rake, trail | 23.5° or 24.5 (749S) |
| Wheelbase | 1,420 mm (56 in) |
| Seat height | 780 mm (31 in) |
| Weight | 188 kg (414 lb)[citation needed] (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.5 L (3.4 imp gal; 4.1 US gal) 18.3 L (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal) (749R) |
| Related | Ducati 999 |
The Ducati 749 is a 90° V-twin Desmodromic valve actuated engine sport bike built by Ducati Motor Holding between 2003 and 2007.[1] Designed by Pierre Terblanche, the 749 was available as the 749, 749 Dark, 749S, and 749R. It shared many of its parts with the 999, with the exception of a slightly smaller 180/55 profile rear tire, smaller cylinders, and different cylinder heads, giving it a smaller displacement of 748 cc. This smaller engine is higher revving and produces a lower peak horsepower than the larger engine used in the 999. The 749S model, like the 999, incorporates features rarely found on production motorcycles, including adjustable rake (23.5° or 24.5°) and five-position adjustable rearset mounts.
A limited number of the 749 were manufactured as a race version — the 749R — each with their production number stamped on the triple clamp – and initially cost almost twice the original 749 base model. This race model was lighter, had a shorter stroke, increased bore and larger valves which allowed it to run more efficiently at higher RPM, and hence, produced more torque and power than the 749/S models. The 749R also came with a larger fuel tank (18.3 L or 4.0 imp gal or 4.8 US gal); slipper clutch; Öhlins forks, shock and steering damper; racing cams; titanium valves, valve guides, and connecting rods; magnesium head covers, and carbon fiber belt covers. Its 2004 model had carbon fiber fairings.
The 749 was replaced by the Ducati 848 for the 2008 model year.
Specifications
[edit]Chassis
[edit]- Front suspension: Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork
- Front wheel travel: 125 mm (4.9 in)
- Front wheel: Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17
- Rear suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock
- Rear wheel travel: 128 mm (5.0 in)
- Rear wheel: Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17
- Instruments: Speedometer, tachometer, high beam indicator, turn signals, oil pressure warning light, low fuel warning light, neutral light, water temperature, outside temperature gauge, fuel consumption, battery voltage, immobilizer system
- Versions: Biposto & Monoposto
Transmission
[edit]- Gearbox: 6 speed
- Ratios: 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24
- Primary drive: Straight cut gears; ratio 1.84
- Final drive: Chain; Front sprocket 14; Rear sprocket 39
- Clutch: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
References
[edit]- ^ "Ducati 749 (2003-2007) Review | Speed, Specs & Prices". www.motorcyclenews.com. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
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