Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > 749 Tank Range

[DannyBicknell]

Hi Guys, What sort of range are you getting out of a full tank on your standard 749, mine is going into the dealer later in the week to be re-tuned, but I was wondering whether it is a bit thirsty or not? I am getting the light come on at 70 to 80 miles and working it out, will run dry at 110 to 120 miles. This is general riding including motorway cruising.

[Nev748]

I would guess that is thirsty. My 999s has a 67mm Leo Vinci exhaust system,ecu and DP air filters. Been dyno'd at 145bhp at the back wheel and my fuel light comes on at pretty much 85 miles every time.

[KeefyB]

It does sound as if the bike is using a lot of fuel,.....are you sure its up to the brim when you fill up?
Mind you,those fuel level sensors can be a bit hit or miss.
As a comparison,my 999S with assymetric system will do,on average,100 miles before the light comes on.If I'm 'trying',I can get the light on at around 75 miles.

[MSO 749s]

I get about 100 miles from my 2005 749s, general roasd use.

[Murray Mint]

Sounds about right, that's what I used to get.

[Glyn]

always 80-85 miles
749s 54mm full system and chip

[DannyBicknell]

Thanks Guys, sounds like it is a bit thirsty I just wanted an idea so I can tell the dealer when I take it back, it is cutting out on tick-over and also backfires around 4000 rpm, so they are going to re-tune. Will let you know the result.

[MSO 749s]

Hmmm. Mine cuts out on tickover sometimes, usually when at the lights next to a moped... Look like a right tit.

Regards

Mark.

[RedMist]

100 miles fuel light comes on - 2004 749s standard exhaust

[bigtwin]

999s with asymetric termis - anything between 85 - 115miles when the low fuel light comes on. You will get quite a low figure if you dont brim it when you fill up. I always sit on the bike holding the bike absolutely vertical (hell I sometimes get fuel coming out the overflow when I park it back on the stand).

Do you fill it up on the sidestand?