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2006Ducati 749 Dark

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The 2006 Ducati 749 Dark is a middleweight sport bike that delivers sharp handling and aggressive styling in a manageable package. Its 748cc V2 engine produces 106 horsepower with responsive fuel injection, making it ideal for riders seeking track-capable performance with everyday practicality. Known for its distinctive dark aesthetics and precise Desmodromic valve control, it represents Ducati's accessible entry into their sport bike lineage.

Capacity: 748.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 189.0 kg
Seat height: 780 mm
Power: 106.6 HP (78.4 kW)

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What’s new for the 2006 Ducati 749 Dark

vs the 2005

Spec	2005	2006
Torque	82.0 Nm (8.4 kgf-m or 60.5 ft.lbs)	80.4 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.3 ft.lbs)
Front suspension	Showa ´LR/RC´ 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork	Showa ´

Other years 2005 2006

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering95%

City riding35%

Daily riding30%

Touring20%

Two-up20%

Track90%

Best for: Built primarily for spirited canyon carving and track-day performance rather than commuting or long-distance travel.
Built for: Sharp, precise, and eager to change direction, it rewards deliberate inputs with razor-sharp cornering feedback typical of Ducati's superbike-derived trellis chassis.
Not ideal for: It is not a good choice for new riders, tall touring trips, two-up travel, or anyone prioritizing comfort and low-speed ease over outright handling.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 780mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2006 Ducati 749 Dark, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 748.0 ccm
Power: 106.6 HP (78.4 kW)
Torque: 80.4 Nm (8.2 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin
Power/weight ratio: 0.5640 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 90.0 x 58.8 mm
Compression: 11.7:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1420 mm
Seat height: 780 mm
Dry weight: 189.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 15.50 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular steel trellis
Front suspension: Showa ´
Rear suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock
Front wheel travel: 130 mm
Rear wheel travel: 148 mm
Rake (fork angle): 24.5°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Matte black-metallic grey-metallic grey

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2005	2006
Capacity	748 cc	748 cc
Dry weight	189 kg	189 kg
Seat height	780 mm	780 mm
Fuel capacity	15.5 L	15.5 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 2006 · 06E035000

CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY PREVENTING THE FRONT BRAKE FROM DISENGAGING.

Risk: A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.

These recalls cover some 2006 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Ducati recalls →