Ducati 749 vs Ducati 748 R (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 749stacks up against the Ducati 748 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 749Ducati 748 R
Model year20062002
Price
Engine748 cc748 cc
Horsepower107 hp106 hp
Torque8 Nm75 Nm
Weight188 kg192 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.1 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/60-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati 749 vs Ducati 748 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 749 and the Ducati 748 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 749 brings 107 hp in a 188 kg package, while the Ducati 748 R counters with 106 hp at 192 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: