Ducati 750 Santa Monica Weight (430lb)

Quick answer

For the 1988 model year, the Ducati 750 Santa Monica motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 429.9 lb (195 kg).

Wet / running weight429.9 lb (195 kg)
Fuel capacity4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full tank fuel weight29.6 lb (13.4 kg)
Model years covered
1988

Ducati 750 Santa Monica weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Ducati 750 Santa Monica?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati 750 Santa Monica is lighter than about 57.9% of 57 Ducati motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
429.9 lb (195 kg)
57 Ducati motorcyclesMedian: 435.4 lb (197.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight429.9 lb (195 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider579.9 lb (263 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.1% of total mass
180 lb rider609.9 lb (276.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.5% of total mass
210 lb rider639.9 lb (290.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.2% of total mass

Ducati 750 Santa Monica weight & related specs

Model years covered 1988
Wet / running weight 429.9 lb (195 kg)
Engine displacement 748 cc
Fuel capacity 4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 29.6 lb (13.4 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.74 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 57.5 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.9%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati 750 Santa Monica is lighter than about 57.9% of 57 Ducati motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.76 US gal (18 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Ducati curb-weight specification.

Ducati 750 Santa Monica weight FAQ

How much does the Ducati 750 Santa Monica weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 429.9 lb (195 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Ducati 750 Santa Monica weight compare with similar Ducatis?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 42nd percentile for weight among 57 compatible Ducati motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati 750 Santa Monica?

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 750 Santa Monica weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 609.9 lb (276.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

What is the Ducati 750 Santa Monica displacement per pound?

The model has about 1.74 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

What is the Ducati 750 Santa Monica weight difference versus the category median?

The representative wet weight is about 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) lighter than the median Ducati motorcycle weight of 435.4 lb (197.5 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Ducati 750 Santa Monica 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.

Official information note

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.