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.
The worst 2006 Ducati 749 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
- Transmission2
- Engine1
- Steering1
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- Fuel system2
- Transmission2
- Engine1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Ducati 749 26
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks
- Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding
- Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions
- Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models
- Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning
- Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine
- Overview of Rear Brake System Updates
- CR235 –
- Overview of Rear Brake System Updates
- Service Operation Manual Update 2022
What 2006 Ducati 749 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle stalls ftrquently when at idle, when slowing and/or stopping.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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Questions about the 2006 Ducati 749
Is the 2006 Ducati 749 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2006 Ducati 749, 1.7 times a typical 749 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Ducati 749?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is transmission (2).
How many recalls does the 2006 Ducati 749 have?
No recalls on record.
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