| MODEL | DUCATI 749S 2003 |
| Year | 2003 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90° L-twin, DOHC, desmodromic, 4 valves per cylinder (Testastretta) |
| Displacement / Capacity | 748.4 cc / 45.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 90 x 58.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 78.8 Nm |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Induction | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate, hydraulic control |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tubular ALS450 steel trellis |
| Front Suspension | Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork, TiN coated, 125 mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive linkage, fully adjustable Showa monoshock, 128 mm travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 199 kg / 438 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal (3.0 L reserve) |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h |
The 749S was the up-specced middle model of the 749 line, with a higher-compression engine, fully adjustable Showa suspension, a steering damper and adjustable rake. Five-position footrests and an adjustable seat unit on the single-seat version let riders tailor it for track use while remaining street legal.
