Ducati 749 R vs MV Agusta F4 S (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 749 Rstacks up against the MV Agusta F4 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 749 RMV Agusta F4 S
Model year20062004
Price
Engine749 cc749 cc
Horsepower119 hp137 hp
Torque9 Nm75 Nm
Weight184 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/65-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Ducati 749 R vs MV Agusta F4 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 749 R and the MV Agusta F4 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 749 R brings 119 hp in a 184 kg package, while the MV Agusta F4 S counters with 137 hp.

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: