2006 Ducati Superbike 749 Dark Owners Manual - Page 188

Suspensions Front Hydraulic upside-down fork provided with outer adjuster for rebound, compression, and preload (for inner springs of fork legs). Stanchion diameter: 43 mm. Travel along leg axis: 125 mm. Rear Of the progressive type, thanks to a rocker arm connecting frame and upper pivot point of the shock absorber. The shock absorber is equipped for adjustment of rebound and compression damping and spring preload. At the bottom pivot point it is connected to a light-alloy swingarm. The swingarm hinges on a pivot pin passing through the frame and engine. The whole system gives the bike excellent stability. Shock absorber stroke: 71 mm. Wheel travel: 128 mm. Exhaust system Catalyzed in compliance with Euro 2 emission regulations. USA model: not catalysed. Available colours 749 TWO-SEATER / 749S SINGLE/TWO-SEATER Ducati yellow 473.201 (PPG); natural metal colour frame and rims (749 two-seater, 749S single-seater USA and 749S two-seater only). Ducati anniversary red F_473.101 (PPG); red frame with black wheels. 749 Dark two-seater Ducati Dark black 291.501 (PPG); natural metal colour frame and rims. E 91