Across the 1989, 1990 and 1991 model years, the Ducati 851 Strada motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 474 lb (215 kg) to 489.4 lb (222 kg).
Ducati 851 Strada weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Ducati 851 Strada?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati 851 Strada is heavier than about 75.5% of 51 Ducati sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Ducati 851 Strada weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989, 1990, 1991 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 474 lb (215 kg) to 489.4 lb (222 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 851 cc |
| Power | 102 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1989 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 | 21.52 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.65 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.74 cc / lb to 1.8 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.7 lb / 100 cc to 57.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% to 7.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 851 Strada weight FAQ
How much does the Ducati 851 Strada weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 474 lb (215 kg) to 489.4 lb (222 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Ducati 851 Strada weight compare with similar Ducatis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 75th percentile among 51 compatible Ducati sport bikes.
Are all Ducati 851 Strada 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 851 Strada?
A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Ducati 851 Strada weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 654 lb (296.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Ducati 851 Strada strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 21.52 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 25th percentile within the compatible Ducati sport power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Ducati 851 Strada engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.74 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.
What are the lightest and heaviest Ducati 851 Strada years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 474 lb (215 kg) (1989-1990) up to 489.4 lb (222 kg) (1991).
Is the Ducati 851 Strada above or below the typical Ducati sport bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 39.7 lb (18 kg) heavier than the median Ducati sport bike weight of 434.3 lb (197 kg) in this dataset.
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.