| MODEL | DUCATI 749S 2006 |
| Year | 2006 |
| 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 | 85 kW / 116 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 82.4 Nm / 60.8 ft-lb @ 8500 rpm |
| 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 | 2095 mm / 82.5 in |
| Overall Width | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1090 mm / 42.9 in |
| 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 | 5.6 L/100 km / 42.3 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph |
In 2006 the 749S remained the higher-spec version of the 749, with more power than the base bike and a more sophisticated chassis. It offered adjustable footpegs, rake options and a steering damper, and could post fast laps while still being road homologated.
