Ducati

DUCATI 749S 2004

DUCATI 749S 2004
DUCATI 749S 2004 · Photo: Rich Moffitt, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELDUCATI 749S 2004
Year2004
Engine TypeFour stroke, 90° L-twin, DOHC, desmodromic, 4 valves per cylinder (Testastretta)
Displacement / Capacity748.4 cc / 45.7 cu in
Bore X Stroke90 x 58.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power81 kW / 110 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque78.8 Nm / 58.1 ft-lb @ 8500 rpm
IgnitionDigital CDI
InductionMarelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box6 Speed
ClutchDry multiplate, hydraulic control
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTubular ALS450 steel trellis
Front SuspensionShowa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork, TiN coated, 125 mm travel
Rear SuspensionProgressive linkage, fully adjustable Showa monoshock, 128 mm travel
Front Brakes2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2095 mm / 82.5 in
Overall Width730 mm / 28.7 in
Overall Height1090 mm / 42.9 in
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 in
Wheelbase1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight199 kg / 438 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55 ZR17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal (3.0 L reserve)
Fuel Consumption5.6 L/100 km / 42.3 US mpg
Top Speed250 km/h / 155 mph
Ducati file

The 2004 749S stayed the performance road version of the 749, above the base model and below the limited 749R. It combined the 12.3:1 Testastretta engine with TiN-coated Showa suspension and rake adjustment, and was offered as a one- or two-seater.