For the 1972 model year, the Ducati 750 Imola Desmo motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 359.4 lb (163 kg).
Ducati 750 Imola Desmo 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Ducati 750 Imola Desmo?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati 750 Imola Desmo is lighter than about 79.8% of 52 Ducati sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Ducati 750 Imola Desmo weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 359.4 lb (163 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.08 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 48 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 750 Imola Desmo weight FAQ
How heavy is the Ducati 750 Imola Desmo?
Listed dry weight is 359.4 lb (163 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Ducati 750 Imola Desmo heavy compared with other Ducati sport bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 20th weight percentile among 52 Ducati sport bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How heavy is the Ducati 750 Imola Desmo with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 539.4 lb (244.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Ducati 750 Imola Desmo dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Ducati 750 Imola Desmo displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.08 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Ducati 750 Imola Desmo weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 34.2 lb (15.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Ducati sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Ducati 750 Imola Desmo 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.