2004 Ducati 749 R # 178 749 LHD
Key Facts
* Model: 2004 Ducati 749R * Production Number: #178 * Mileage: 9,400km * Classification: Genuine Homologation Superbike * Engine: 749cc Testastretta R-spec L-Twin * Valve Train: Titanium valves, race-spec internals * Chassis: Adjustable steering head angle, swingarm pivot & ride height * Specification Note: Late 2004 production with plastic composite bodywork (not carbon fibre)Condition
This 749R presents in excellent condition, having travelled only 9,400km from new. It remains a highly original example of Ducati’s middleweight homologation special.Importantly, this is a late-production 2004 model, produced during the transition period where Ducati moved from carbon fibre bodywork to high-quality plastic composite panels. While earlier 2004 units featured carbon fairings, this later configuration offers a more accessible entry point into 749R ownership — without compromising the mechanical specification that truly defines the model.
The mechanical architecture, chassis adjustability, and engine specification remain pure 749R — the elements that matter most to collectors and enthusiasts.
Equipment & Features
* 749cc Testastretta R-spec engine- Titanium intake and exhaust valves
- High-lift camshafts
- Adjustable steering head angle
- Adjustable swingarm pivot
- Adjustable ride height
- Öhlins suspension front and rear
- Brembo high-performance braking system
- Close-ratio gearbox
- Lightweight Marchesini wheels
- Single-seat race configuration
- Late 2004 composite (non-carbon) bodywork
For its era, few production motorcycles offered this level of chassis adjustability and race-focused engineering directly from the factory.
Service History
This motorcycle was handpicked by us in Japan, carefully selected for its condition, originality, and desirability.It has since been shipped to our New Zealand Motorcycle operation, where we undertake comprehensive mechanical inspections, stringent testing, and professional preparation prior to offering it to the worldwide market.
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Summary
The Ducati 749R was never a standard production motorcycle. It was built for one purpose: World Supersport homologation.Unlike the standard 749 and 749S, the 749R shares little beyond basic silhouette. It features a heavily revised Testastretta engine with titanium valves, race-derived camshafts, strengthened internals, and extensive chassis adjustability — allowing geometry changes typically reserved for factory race teams.
The 749R represents:
- Ducati’s top-tier middleweight homologation platform
- Limited production exclusivity
- True race-engineered specification
- Adjustable chassis geometry rarely seen on road bikes
- A focused, uncompromised riding experience
These motorcycles were produced in very limited numbers compared to standard models, making them increasingly rare and highly sought after today.
While carbon-bodied 2004 examples command a premium, this late-production composite-bodied model offers the same homologation DNA and mechanical pedigree at a more attractive level — without sacrificing exclusivity.
The 749R is not simply rare — it is a purpose-built racing machine adapted for the road.
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- Inventory Number: R40000042
- Steering: Left Hand Drive (Steering wheel on the Left Side of the Cabin)
- Model Code: ZDMH501
- Model Year: 2004
- Exterior Colors: Red Plastic
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