2006 Ducati 749 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission:floor Shift Assembly (1) · Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (26)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2024-01-18 · SRV-SRB-24-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for assessing front fork oil leaks. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. the purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking oozing oil or assembly grease, for legit
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-07-17 · SRV-SRB-23-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding. applicability: all models. this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin srv-srb-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. it provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly bleed the front brake system of the var
Power Train 2023-07-13 · SRV-SRB-23-037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
finial drive chain maintenance precautions. applicability: all models and model years (except xdiavel). this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: srv-srb-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, srv-srb-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, srv-srb-20-050 published on 11/24/2020. it provi
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-07-10 · SRV-SRB-23-018R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for analysis and control of oil and coolant leaks from engine_rev.01. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant and engine oil leaks. the use of a prescribed leak trace powde
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-06-16 · SRV-SRB-23-031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
precautions to follow during crankcase cleaning. applicability: all models. this service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in particular the crankcase covers. the bulletin further provides cleaning instruction
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-05-16 · SRV-SRB-23-018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for analysis and control of oil and coolant leaks from engine. applicability: all models. this service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks. this bulletin includes service instructions.
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What owners report
2017-01-31 · Unknown Or Other · 3,000 mi · 💥 crash“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.…”
2009-05-21 · Engine And Engine Cooling“vehicle stalls ftrquently when at idle, when slowing and/or stopping. *tr…”
2008-02-11 · Power Train:manual Transmission:floor Shift Assembly · 9,500 mi“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 ha…”
2007-03-26 · Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump“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 mo…”
2006-12-05 · Steering · 5,000 mi · 💥 crash“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. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.