Across 4 covered model years from 2003 to 2006, the Ducati 749 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 434.3 lb (197 kg) and dry weights ranging from 414.5 lb (188 kg) to 434.3 lb (197 kg), depending on model year.
Ducati 749 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 749?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati 749 is heavier than about 51% 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 749 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 434.3 lb (197 kg) |
| Dry weight | 414.5 lb (188 kg) to 434.3 lb (197 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Power | 103 hp to 106.6 hp |
| Torque | 56.8 lb-ft (77 Nm) to 62.2 lb-ft (84.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2003 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 | 23.72 hp / 100 lb to 25.72 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.89 lb / hp to 4.22 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.08 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.72 cc / lb to 1.8 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.4 lb / 100 cc to 58.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% to 6.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 439.9 lb (199.5 kg) to 459.8 lb (208.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 749 weight FAQ
How much does the Ducati 749 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 434.3 lb (197 kg), while dry weight is 414.5 lb (188 kg) to 434.3 lb (197 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Ducati 749 weight compare with similar Ducatis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 51st percentile for weight among 51 compatible Ducati sport bikes.
Are all Ducati 749 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati 749?
A full tank works out to about 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) from the listed 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Ducati 749 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 614.3 lb (278.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Ducati 749 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 23.72 hp per 100 lb to 25.72 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 38th percentile within the compatible Ducati sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Ducati 749 with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 439.9 lb (199.5 kg) to 459.8 lb (208.5 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Ducati 749 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 13.08 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Ducati 749 have per pound?
The model has about 1.72 cc per lb to 1.8 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.