Description
Click here for a VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2005 Ducati 749 Dark. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Like its bigger, more powerful sibling — the 999 — the Ducati 749 was characterized by its distinctive (read: divisive) styling. Penned by Pierre Terblanche, it featured a set of stacked headlights and beefy slab-sided fairing panels that made for a marked departure from its predecessor: the much-adored and ever-classic 748.
Looks aside, the 749 was certainly no slouch from a performance standpoint. It employed many of the same parts as the 999, and even the base model wasn’t that far off from the claimed figures of the previous 916. Of course, the smaller engine couldn’t match the output of its bigger brother, but the middleweight Ducati offered a satisfying high-revving riding experience with a characteristically Italian soundtrack. Basic specs were 108hp, 59.2lb-ft of torque, and a dry weight just a touch over 400lbs.
As with many of its other models, Ducati released a “Dark” version differentiated by its black and grey bodywork and smooth satin finish.
This example is VIN: ZDM1UB3S95B010267. The seller acquired the bike two years ago from a private party.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 1,500 miles. The odometer shows 14,249 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller states that he had “a full inspection at Moto Forza, during which time they checked the valves and confirmed that they were all within spec. Additionally, they replacedthe valve cover gaskets and belts and installed Michelin Power GP tires. After the service, the seller drained the coolant and replaced it with Engine Ice. In preparation for the sale, [he] replaced the battery, flushed and bled the brake and clutch systems, replaced the oil and oil filter, installed new HH brake pads.” He notes that he has “ridden one Palomar Mountain trip to bed them in.”
Our service department inspected the bike prior to the listing. Lalo did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Tire Years Front/ Rear: 0720
Tire Life – Front/ Rear: 95%
Tire Pressure – Front: 30PSI; Rear: 32PSI
Brake Life – Front/ Rear: 95%
Suspension Leaks – Front/Rear: None, slight seeping
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Rear/Clutch: Ok, under 1% Moisture
Drive Chain: Ok, little dirty
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Coolant – Level: Ok, Quality: Ok, at 194mV
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Bulb burned out
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery:
OCV: 12.94
Capacity: 10.0AH
Condition: Good and Pass
State of Health: 100%
State of Charge: 88%
Charging Voltage: 14.03V at 3K RPM
Test Ride: None Taken
BIKE ADDITIONS
-Samco Blue radiator hose kit installed
-Ohlins rear shock
-Aftermarket rear sets and carbon heel guards
-Zero gravity windshield
-Evotech levers
-‘Cycle Cat” clip-ons
-Dynojet power commander
-Oberon Slave cylinder
-Speedmetal bar ends
-Stainless steel braded front/rear brake lines
-749 Clutch cover
-Full TERMIGNONI exhaust
-Lightech fuel cap
-Carbon fiber tail section, rear fender
-LED taillight conversion
-Clear lens front and rear signal conversion (Excess glue)
BIKE CONDITION
-Taillight bulb burned out, E5 miniature bulb
-Light scuffs on front fender
-Stain, small crack on dash unit
Modifications:
Full Termignoni exhaust.
Carbon fiber mono tail, mono subframe.
Öhlins shock.
1098s forks with radial brakes, braided stainless steel brake lines.
Carbon fiber heel guards, Cycle Cat rearsets and clip ons.
Evotech levers, upgraded Brembo brake and clutch master cylinders.
Oberon clutch slave cylinder.
Vented clutch cover.
Samco radiator hoses and clamps.
LED taillight conversion, clear lens conversions.
Lightech gas cap.
Zero Gravity windshield.
Not pictured: Dynojet Power Commander.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Power GP tires with date codes of 0720 and 0720.
The sale includes two keys (one black and one red which is not pictured).
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration current through January 2024.
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