Across the 1975 and 1976 model years, the Ducati 500 GTL motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 423.3 lb (192 kg).
Ducati 500 GTL weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
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How heavy is the Ducati 500 GTL?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati 500 GTL is lighter than about 96.4% of 14 Ducati sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Ducati 500 GTL weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1975, 1976 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 423.3 lb (192 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
| Power | 35 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.27 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.09 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.17 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 85.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 500 GTL weight FAQ
How heavy is the Ducati 500 GTL ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 423.3 lb (192 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Ducati 500 GTL heavy compared with other Ducati sport-touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 4th weight percentile among 14 Ducati sport-touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Ducati 500 GTL weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1975-1976 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Ducati 500 GTL fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Ducati curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Ducati 500 GTL with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 603.3 lb (273.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Ducati 500 GTL have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 8.27 hp per 100 lb.
How many cc does the Ducati 500 GTL have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.17 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Ducati 500 GTL compare with the median Ducati sport-touring motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 52.9 lb (24 kg) lighter than the compatible median Ducati sport-touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Ducati 500 GTL feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Ducati website.