Ducati 749R User Manual

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Shock absorber adjusters (fig. 36)
The shock absorber has outer adjusters that enable you to
adjust your motorcycle to the load.
The adjuster (1) located on the left side, on the connection
holding the shock absorber to the swingarm, controls
rebound damping.
The adjuster (2) on the shock absorber expansion reservoir
controls compression damping.
Turn the adjusters (1 and 2) clockwise to increase
damping, anticlockwise to reduce it.
STANDARD setting:
Turn both adjusters all the way in (clockwise) then turn the
rebound
adjuster (1) back 16 clicks and the compression adjuster (2)
12 clicks.
Two ring nuts (3), located on the top section of the shock
absorber are used to adjust the outer spring preload.
To change spring preload, turn the upper ring nut. Then
tighten or slacken the lower ring nut to increase or
decrease spring preload as required.
Warning
Use a specific pin wrench only to turn the preload
adjusting nut. Be careful when turning the nut to avoid
hurting your hand hitting motorcycle parts. The pin may
slip out of the nut recess while carrying out such
operation.
Warning
The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure
and may cause severe damage if taken apart by unskilled
persons.
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1
3
fig. 36

Ducati 749R Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	94 mm x 54 mm
Transmission	6-speed
Frame	Tubular steel trellis frame
Exhaust	2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe
Final Drive	Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17
Engine Type	L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder desmodromic
Power	89 kW (121 hp) @ 10, 250 rpm
Torque	84 Nm (62 lb-ft) @ 8, 500 rpm
Fuel Injection	Electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle bodies
Front Suspension	43 mm upside-down fork
Rear Suspension	Fully adjustable monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel	128 mm
Wheelbase	1, 420 mm
Fuel Capacity	15.5 L (including 3.5 L reserve)