Laverda 750 Formula S vs Ducati 749 Dark (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Laverda 750 Formula Sstacks up against the Ducati 749 Dark. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLaverda 750 Formula SDucati 749 Dark
Model year20002006
Price
Engine747 cc748 cc
Horsepower95 hp107 hp
Torque82 Nm8 Nm
Weight189 kg189 kg
Seat height30 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Laverda 750 Formula S vs Ducati 749 Dark — which should you buy?

Picking between the Laverda 750 Formula S and the Ducati 749 Dark usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Laverda 750 Formula S brings 95 hp in a 189 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: