Ducati 749 Dark
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| Manufacturer | Ducati |
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| Also called | 749 Dark |
| Production | 2004 |
| Engine | Four stroke, 90°Ltwin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Compression ratio | 11.7:1 |
| Top speed | 240 km/h / 149 mph |
| Ignition type | Digital CDI |
| Sparkplug | Champion, RA6HC, NGK CR9VX |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Frame type | Tubular ALS450 steel trellis |
| Suspension | Front: Showa 43mm fully-adjustable upside-down fork with TiN Rear: Progressive linkage with fully-adjustable Showa monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x 320mm Disc, 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Seat height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Weight | 199 kg / 438 lbs |
| Fuel capacity | 15.5 L / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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It could reach a top speed of 240 km/h / 149 mph.
Engine
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, 90°Ltwin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 11.7:1 compression ratio.
Drive
Power was moderated via the Dry multiplate with hydraulic control.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 320mm Disc, 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa 43mm fully-adjustable upside-down fork with TiN while the rear was equipped with a Progressive linkage with fully-adjustable Showa monoshock. The 749 Dark was fitted with a 15.5 L / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 199 kg / 438 lbs. The wheelbase was 1420 mm / 55.9 in long.
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Overview
Ducati 749 Dark
A perfect entry model to the Ducati Superbike family, the 749 Dark stands out with its totally black colouring giving it a compact and aggressive look. Ducatis race-inspired, tubular trellis frame is matched with a front Showa fork and fully-adjustable rear shock absorber that result in confidence-inspiring and precise road holding. With its short-stroke design and further innovations that extend to the very heart of the motor, the 749 is never short on power, producing 108 hp at 10,000 rpm and 8.2 kgm at 8,500 rpm. By applying the knowledge gained on the racetrack, Ducati engineers have created our highest performance middleweight Superbike ever, with fully adjustable suspension, box-section aluminum alloy swingarm, and steering damper. The 749 is as at home on the road as it is on the track and is designed to offer an exciting, safe ride whatever the road conditions. A sleek riding position blends man and machine perfectly. At 108 hp, the Testastretta provides lightning acceleration out of corners and incredibly smooth power delivery without putting stress on the chassis set-up. Excellent torque (8.2 kgm at 8500 rpm), even at very low rpms, guarantees superb performance while making the motorcycle easy to handle in heavy traffic.
| Make Model | Ducati 749 Dark |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90°Ltwin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 748.4 cc / 45.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 90 x 58.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression | 11.7:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | Synthetic, 10W/40 |
| Exhaust | Single steel muffler with catalytic converter |
| Induction | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Spark Plug | Champion, RA6HC, NGK CR9VX |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 76 kW / 103 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 77 Nm / 7.8 kgf-m / 56.8 ft-lb @ 8500 rpm |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 1.84:1 (32/59) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.400 / 4th 1.182 / 5th 1.043 / 6th 0.958:1 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.78:1 (14/39) |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Tubular ALS450 steel trellis |
| Front Suspension | Showa 43mm fully-adjustable upside-down fork with TiN |
| Front Wheel Travel | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive linkage with fully-adjustable Showa monoshock |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 128 mm / 5.0 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320mm Disc, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Wheel | New Y-shaped 5 spoke design light alloy, 3.50 x 17 |
| Rear Wheel | New Y-shaped 5 spoke design light alloy, 5.50 x 17 |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake | 24.5° |
| Trail | 97 mm / 3.8 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2095 mm / 82.5 in Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in Height: 1090 mm / 42.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 199 kg / 438 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.5 L / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal |
| Reserve | 3.0 L / 0.8 US gal / 0.7 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.6 L/100 km / 18 km/l / 42.3 US mpg / 50.8 Imp mpg |
| Braking 60 Km/h - 0 | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft |
| Braking 100 Km/h - 0 | 37.5 m / 123.0 ft |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 11.2 sec / 203 km/h / 126 mph |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h / 149 mph |
| Instrumentation | Speedometer, rev counter, high beam indicator, turn signals, oil pressure warning light, low fuel warning light, neutral light, water temperature, Immobilizer |