Certain crg front brake levers, model rb-511 designed for use on 2004-2006 yamaha yzf-r1 motorcycles, and 2005-2006 yamaha yzf-r6 motorcycles. Model rb-512 is designed for use on 2003-2006 ducati 749 and 999 motorcycles, and on 2004-2006 aprilia mille r...
2003-2006 · 4 model years
Ducati 749 Problems by year
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the Ducati 749 across 4 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2006 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
749 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 749 problems
Ducati 749 recalls 2
Certain motorcycles, a significant quantity of oil lubricant can leak on to the rear wheel and tire from the oil cooler.
Latest 749 complaints
This is for aftermarket "ducabike" (http://www.Ducabike.Com/) set of foot pegs not the ducati motorcycle itself. The set comes with folding pegs that are supposed to fold upward. The problem is the design. The pegs can turn on their axle and fold downwards. This happened to me while riding and I crashed when my foot came off peg.
Vehicle stalls ftrquently when at idle, when slowing and/or stopping. *Tr
Vehicle: '06 ducati 749 superbike. Purchased new. This past summer, with approx. 9,500 On this vehicle, the clutched slipped twice; once when the temp. Was 115, once when it was 85. Never happened before or since. But obviously, if the bike won't "go", I am very much at-risk for getting bumped into over run-over by other vehicles. Ducati has said this is normal wear! (?). Also, I recently took the bike in at 11,200 mi. To del amo motorsports in redondo beach, ca due to stalling at idle issues. Though...
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they had the vehicle for 3 weeks, I took it out y'day 2/10, and it stalled again. As with the clutch, this is definitely a safety issue, as at an intersection, I am very much at-risk from being hit from behind by a closely-following car, truck, or bus. *Tr
The fuel pump flange that holds the fuel pump into the tank on the 2006 ducati multistrada 620 dark has failed on 2 occasions. Each time has presented a large fire hazard. The first time the bike has parked unattended in our garage and we returned home to find the whole tank of fuel had drained onto the garage floor. The second occasion was even more worrysome because it started leaking fast while in route home from work . This coated the rear tire with gasoline which was spraying up onto the exhaust. This problem...
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has been mentioned many times on web discussion forums. That shows evidence that the problem with my bike is not an isolated incident. I have been very lucky and cannot trust the saftey of the bike any longer until ducati addresses the problem. *Ak
On november 24th I was in a single vehicle accident. While riding my 2006 749 ducati the front tire was wobbling back and forth and the back tire began to do the same. I was unable to control the bike and subsequently crashed into a guard rail, fracturing 5 vertebra, breaking an arm and a foot. There is something seriously wrong with this bike. *Nm
There is a recall campaign for year 2004 of my bike, ducati st4s, recall # 05v221000 re. Air box breather hose in contact w/ the horizontal exhaust pipe resulting in possible fire. My bike is the same model but year 2003. In the choices menu my bike was not listed so I entered the first one on the list, the 749, but this complaint is for the st4s. My breather hose is in contact with the exhaust and has melted/caught fire so year 2003 (and possibly earlier) should be included in this recall. I caught it and luckily the damage is only on the hose. Thank you for your attention.
Questions about the Ducati 749
Which Ducati 749 years have the most problems?
Which Ducati 749 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2005 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 749 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Ducati 749 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (3), fuel system (2), transmission & drivetrain (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Ducati 749 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Ducati 749 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data