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  | The 749S Testastretta is the highest performance middleweight Superbike Ducati has ever built, establishing a new approach and vision of the interaction between man, machine and the elements. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Ducati 749 S | 
    | Year of manufacture | 2005 | 
    | Type | Sport | 
    | Rating | 3.5   Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Output | 116.0 HP (84.7  kW)) @ 9500 RPM | 
    | Torque | 84.0 Nm (8.6 kgf-m or 62.0 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM | 
    | Compression | 12.3:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 90.0 x 58.8 mm (3.5 x 2.3 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 4 | 
    | Fuel system | Injection.  Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body | 
    | Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    | Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | Tubular steel trellis | 
    | Rake (fork angle) | 23.5° | 
    | Front suspension | Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment | 
    | Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 | 
    | Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 | 
    | Front brakes | Double disc | 
    | Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 186.0 kg (410.1 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 0.6237 HP/kg | 
    | Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Wheelbase | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 15.50 litres (4.10 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Starter | Electric | 
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