Across the 1978, 1979 and 1980 model years, the Ducati 500 Pantah motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 443.1 lb (201 kg).
Ducati 500 Pantah weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Ducati 500 Pantah?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati 500 Pantah is heavier than about 73.5% of 17 Ducati classic 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 Pantah weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 443.1 lb (201 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.12 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 89.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 500 Pantah weight FAQ
How much does the Ducati 500 Pantah weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 443.1 lb (201 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Ducati 500 Pantah weight compare with similar Ducatis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 74th percentile among 17 compatible Ducati classic motorcycles.
Are all Ducati 500 Pantah model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1978-1980 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati 500 Pantah?
A full tank works out to about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) from the listed 4.76 US gal (18 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Ducati 500 Pantah weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 623.1 lb (282.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How large is the Ducati 500 Pantah engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.12 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Ducati 500 Pantah above or below the typical Ducati classic motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 28.7 lb (13 kg) heavier than the median Ducati classic motorcycle weight of 414.5 lb (188 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Ducati 500 Pantah easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.