Ducati 749R front turn signal bulbs measure 906 in size, while rear turn signal bulbs measure 5008 and 232, with each bulb size corresponding to specific applications on the motorcycle. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 2004 to 2006.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Ducati 749R uses the 906 bulb for the front turn signal across the 2004-2006 model years. This is a T10 miniature wedge bulb rated at 12V and 8W, conforming to ANSI standards for the US and Canadian markets.
The T10 wedge base on the 906 bulb is a push-in socket type, meaning it requires no rotation during installation or removal.
The rear turn signal on the Ducati 749R does not use a single bulb type across all model years. The 2004 and 2006 model years use the 5008, while the 2005 model year uses the 232.
The 5008 is a single-filament bulb with a BA15s bayonet base, rated at 12V. It is a lower wattage variant of the 1156 bulb, sharing the same BA15s base but drawing less power.
Because the 5008 and 1156 share the same BA15s bayonet base, physical fitment between the two is possible, but the wattage difference means they are not direct electrical equivalents and substitution may affect turn signal flash rates or circuit behavior.
The 232 bulb used in the 2005 rear turn signal is a festoon type with an SV8.5 base, rated at 12V and 3W. Festoon bulbs seat between two end caps rather than using a socket base, making them physically incompatible with the BA15s bayonet socket used by the 5008.
The wattage difference between the 232 (3W) and the 5008 used in adjacent model years indicates that the 2005 rear turn signal housing accommodates a different socket type and draw level, and the bulbs are not interchangeable across these years.
All three bulb types listed, the 906, 5008, and 232, conform to ANSI standards applicable to the US and Canadian markets.