Ducati 749 R vs Suzuki GSX-R 750 20th Anniversary (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 749 Rstacks up against the Suzuki GSX-R 750 20th Anniversary. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 749 RSuzuki GSX-R 750 20th Anniversary
Model year20062006
Price$9,999
Engine749 cc749 cc
Horsepower119 hp
Torque9 Nm
Weight184 kg163 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati 749 R vs Suzuki GSX-R 750 20th Anniversary — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 749 R and the Suzuki GSX-R 750 20th Anniversary 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 Suzuki GSX-R 750 20th Anniversary counters with its own power figure at 163 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: