Across 5 covered model years from 1995 to 1999, the Ducati 748 Biposto motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 480.6 lb (218 kg) and dry weights ranging from 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 kg), depending on model year.
Ducati 748 Biposto weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Ducati 748 Biposto?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati 748 Biposto is heavier than about 77.5% of 51 Ducati sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 748 Biposto weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 480.6 lb (218 kg) |
| Dry weight | 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Power | 97 hp |
| Torque | 55.3 lb-ft (75 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1995 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 22.45 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.45 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.51 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.8 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.56 cc / lb to 1.73 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.8 lb / 100 cc to 64.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 748 Biposto weight FAQ
What does the Ducati 748 Biposto weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 480.6 lb (218 kg) for wet/running weight and 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Ducati 748 Biposto heavy compared with other Ducati sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 77th weight percentile in its Ducati category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Ducati 748 Biposto weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Ducati 748 Biposto fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Ducati curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Ducati 748 Biposto with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 660.6 lb (299.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Ducati 748 Biposto have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 22.45 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 28th percentile within the compatible Ducati sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Ducati 748 Biposto total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 5.8% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Ducati 748 Biposto torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.51 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.8 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Ducati 748 Biposto engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.56 cc per lb to 1.73 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.