Ducati 749R User Manual

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Changing the high and low beam bulbs
Before replacing a burnt-out bulb, make sure that the new
one complies with voltage and wattage as specified on
page , “Electric System”, for that lighting device.
87Always check for new bulb proper operation before
refitting removed parts.
Figure fig. 66 shows the position of the low beam (LO),
high beam (HI) and parking light (1) bulbs.
Important
In the USA version, the position of the high and low
beam bulbs is reversed.
Headlamp
Remove the instrument panel (2) from the retaining rubber
elements (see page 56) to gain access to the upper bulb.
Rotate the locking ring nut (3) of the upper bulb body anti-
clockwise and extract the burnt-out bulb. Replace with a
bulb of equal rating.
On refitting, rotate the locking ring nut (3) clockwise to
secure the bulb in place.
To gain access to the lower bulb, remove the headlamp
fairing as described in paragraph “Removing the fairings”
on page 54 and unscrew the screws (5) to release the
bottom cover (4) of the headlamp support. Change the
bulb as described for upper bulb removal.
Note
Main wiring harness cable does not need to be
disconnected to replace the headlamp bulbs.
1
HI
LO
LO
USA
HI
USA
fig. 66
3
2
fig. 67

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)