Ducati 749 vs Ducati 749 Dark (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 749Ducati 749 Dark
Model year20062006
Price
Engine748 cc748 cc
Horsepower107 hp107 hp
Torque8 Nm8 Nm
Weight188 kg189 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.1 L4.1 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 vs Ducati 749 Dark — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 749 and the Ducati 749 Dark 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 749 Dark counters with 107 hp at 189 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: