DUCATI 749 Martini (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati 749 was a sports motorcycle with a full fairing that debuted in 2003 as a replacement for the Ducati 748. The bike continued production until 2008, when it was succeeded by the Ducati 848.

In 2005, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 749 Martini, a special edition machine made in collaboration with the famous Vermouth brand, sharing the same specifications as the standard model.

In the visual department, the Martini version packed the same full fairing with a special paint scheme, a black leather rider seat with a white leather passenger seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and gold-finished Y-shaped 10-spoke alloy wheels.

Underneath the Martini branded bodywork, the bike packed the same 748cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine as the standard model, with a fuel injection system feeding the pistons, delivering an output power of 107 hp at 9,500 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was converted into motion by a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-operated dry multi-plate clutch and a chain final drive, spinning the rear wheel to a top speed of 240 kph (126 mph).

Besides the engine, the Martini model also shared the same suspension system as the base model, with a 43 mm fully adjustable Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Showa shock absorber on the rear.