Across the 1977 and 1978 model years, the Ducati 500 S Desmo motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 410.1 lb (186 kg).
Ducati 500 S Desmo 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 S Desmo?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati 500 S Desmo is lighter than about 93.1% of 51 Ducati sport bikes 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 S Desmo weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1977, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 410.1 lb (186 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
| 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
| Displacement per pound | 1.21 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 82.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 500 S Desmo weight FAQ
How much does the Ducati 500 S Desmo weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 410.1 lb (186 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Ducati 500 S Desmo weight compare with similar Ducatis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 93.1% of 51 Ducati sport bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Ducati 500 S Desmo model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1977-1978 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati 500 S Desmo?
A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Ducati 500 S Desmo weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 590.1 lb (267.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How many cc does the Ducati 500 S Desmo have per pound?
The model has about 1.21 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Ducati 500 S Desmo compare with the median Ducati sport bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 24.3 lb (11 kg) lighter than the median Ducati sport bike weight of 434.3 lb (197 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Ducati 500 S Desmo 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.