Ducati 749R User Manual

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Note
If the battery is flat the system automatically disables
operation of the starter motor.
4) Slowly move the cold start lever (1) to its vertical
position (A) (fig. 42).
Important
Do not rev up the engine when it is cold. Allow some
time for the oil to warm up and reach all points that need
lubricating.
High ambient temperature (over 35 °C/95 °F):
Follow the same procedure for “Regular ambient
temperature”, however, do not use the device (1, fig. 42).
Cold ambient temperature (below 10 °C/50 °F):
Follow the procedure for “Regular ambient temperature”,
however allow 5 minutes for the engine to warm up.
A
1
B
fig. 42
3
2
fig. 43

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)