Ducati 888 Strada Weight (445lb)

Quick answer

For the 1993 model year, the Ducati 888 Strada motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 445.3 lb (202 kg).

Dry weight445.3 lb (202 kg)
Fuel capacity5.81 US gal (22 L)
Full tank fuel weight36.1 lb (16.4 kg)
Model years covered
1993

Ducati 888 Strada weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most. 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 Strada?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati 888 Strada is heavier than about 92.8% of 76 Ducati motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
445.3 lb (202 kg)
76 Ducati motorcyclesMedian: 400.8 lb (181.8 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight445.3 lb (202 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 rider595.3 lb (270 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.8% of total mass
180 lb rider625.3 lb (283.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.2% of total mass
210 lb rider655.3 lb (297.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68% of total mass

Ducati 888 Strada weight & related specs

Model years covered 1993
Dry weight 445.3 lb (202 kg)
Engine displacement 851 cc
Torque 57.2 lb-ft (77.5 Nm)
Fuel capacity 5.81 US gal (22 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 36.1 lb (16.4 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 12.84 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.91 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 52.3 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 8.1%
Weight with full tank 481.5 lb (218.4 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati 888 Strada is heavier than about 92.8% of 76 Ducati motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 5.81 US gal (22 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

Ducati 888 Strada weight FAQ

What is the Ducati 888 Strada dry weight?

The available dry weight is 445.3 lb (202 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.

Is the Ducati 888 Strada lighter or heavier than other Ducati motorcycles?

Compared with similar Ducatis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 92.8% of 76 motorcycles using the same weight basis.

How much does a full tank add to the Ducati 888 Strada?

Based on the supplied 5.81 US gal (22 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Ducati 888 Strada and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 625.3 lb (283.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

Is the listed Ducati 888 Strada weight ready to ride?

The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 481.5 lb (218.4 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.

How heavy is the Ducati 888 Strada after filling the fuel tank?

Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 481.5 lb (218.4 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.

How much of the Ducati 888 Strada total weight comes from fuel?

The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 8.1% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.

How does Ducati 888 Strada torque compare with its weight?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.84 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.

What is the Ducati 888 Strada engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The available figures work out to 1.91 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

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.