When was the Ducati 748 replaced by the 749?
The 748 was replaced by the Ducati 749 in 2003. What the 748 lacks in straight-line performance and grunt off the corners compared to bigger engine Ducatis like the 848 and 899 it makes up for in the handling department.
When do you need Desmo service on a Ducati?
Check your bike The enjoyment of riding, reliability and maximum containment of maintenance costs are among the main criteria that drive every engineering project in Ducati. We have spread out services to intervals of 24,000 km (15,000 miles) and on some models the main Desmo Service is not necessary until 30,000 km (18,000 miles).
How many miles does it take to service a Ducati?
Even the simplest services, the Oil Service, have been spaced out to 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 15,000 km (9,000 miles), values that represent an absolute reference for high performance engines.
When did the Ducati 900SS go into production?
In 1975 Ducati offered hand-built production racers, the ‘square case’ 750SS and later 900SS models, built in limited numbers. Sales of the 900SS proved so strong, and sales of the 860GT/GTE/GTS so weak, that production of the 900SS was ramped up, and it became Ducati’s #1 selling model.
When did the Ducati 749 come out in the UK?
Which has been both a blessing and a curse since its launch in 2003. Initially sullied with the same brush as the visually-challenging 999, the 749 actually outsold its bigger sibling in the UK (by 80 units) due to the fact it carried a far more accessible price tag, opening ownership up to a wider audience.
How often does a Ducati 749 need a belt?
As with all Ducati models service history is key and the 749 needs belts every two years (or 12,000 miles) and a valve check every 6000 miles, so look at the service history to ensure this has been adhered to as owners of the cheaper 749 models often don’t stick to it quite as strictly as those who have a 999 in their garage.
How much does a 2005 Ducati bike cost?
If you want the updated 2005 bike you will need to give just over £5000 in a private sale or £5500 from a dealer for a base model with this increasing by about £750 for the more desirable S version. Age, mileage and service history all make a big difference to any used Ducati’s price tag, so there are very much just guideline prices.