Ducati 749R User Manual

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Lubricating cables and joints
The condition of the outer sheath of the throttle/cold start
cables should be checked at regular intervals. The sheath
should show no signs of squeezing or cracking. Work the
controls to make sure the inner cables slide smoothly
inside the sheath: if you feel any friction or hard spots,
have the cable replaced by a Ducati Dealer or Authorized
Workshop.
To prevent these failures, for the throttle cable, it is best to
open the thottle control by unscrewing the two fastening
screws (1, fig. 58) and then grease the cable ends and the
pulley with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2.
Warning
When refitting the cover, be sure to slide the cables
onto the suitable pulley.
Refit the cover and tighten the screws (1).
To ensure smooth operation of the side stand joint, clean
off any dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 at all points
exposed to friction.
1
fig. 58

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)