Ducati 888 SP5 Weight (414lb)

Quick answer

For the 1993 model year, the Ducati 888 SP5 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 414.5 lb (188 kg).

Dry weight414.5 lb (188 kg)
Fuel capacity5.02 US gal (19 L)
Full tank fuel weight31.2 lb (14.2 kg)
Model years covered
1993

Ducati 888 SP5 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Ducati 888 SP5?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati 888 SP5 is heavier than about 68.4% of 76 Ducati motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
414.5 lb (188 kg)
76 Ducati motorcyclesMedian: 400.8 lb (181.8 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight414.5 lb (188 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider564.5 lb (256 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.4% of total mass
180 lb rider594.5 lb (269.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.7% of total mass
210 lb rider624.5 lb (283.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.4% of total mass

Ducati 888 SP5 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1993
Dry weight 414.5 lb (188 kg)
Engine displacement 888 cc
Torque 64.9 lb-ft (88 Nm)
Fuel capacity 5.02 US gal (19 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 31.2 lb (14.2 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 15.66 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.14 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 46.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 7.5%
Weight with full tank 445.7 lb (202.2 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati 888 SP5 is heavier than about 68.4% of 76 Ducati motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 5.02 US gal (19 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Ducati curb-weight specification.

Ducati 888 SP5 weight FAQ

How much does the Ducati 888 SP5 weigh?

The source data gives 414.5 lb (188 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Ducati 888 SP5 weight compare with similar Ducatis?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 68th percentile among 76 compatible Ducati motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati 888 SP5?

A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Ducati 888 SP5 weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 594.5 lb (269.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Ducati 888 SP5 be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 445.7 lb (202.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What does the Ducati 888 SP5 weigh with a full tank?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 445.7 lb (202.2 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

What is the Ducati 888 SP5 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Available data gives 15.66 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 888 SP5 have per pound?

The model has about 2.14 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How does the Ducati 888 SP5 compare with the median Ducati motorcycle weight?

The representative dry weight is about 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) heavier than the median Ducati motorcycle weight of 400.8 lb (181.8 kg) in this dataset.

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.