For the 1996 model year, the Ducati 900 SL Superlight motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 401.2 lb (182 kg).
Ducati 900 SL Superlight weight overview
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
How heavy is the Ducati 900 SL Superlight?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati 900 SL Superlight is heavier than about 54.8% 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 900 SL Superlight weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 401.2 lb (182 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 904 cc |
| Power | 80 hp |
| Torque | 61.5 lb-ft (83.4 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 19.94 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.02 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.33 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.25 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.4 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 900 SL Superlight weight FAQ
How much does the Ducati 900 SL Superlight weigh?
The source data gives 401.2 lb (182 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Ducati 900 SL Superlight weight compare with similar Ducatis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 55th percentile for weight among 52 compatible Ducati sport bikes.
What does the Ducati 900 SL Superlight weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 581.2 lb (263.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Ducati 900 SL Superlight strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 19.94 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 44th percentile within the compatible Ducati sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Ducati 900 SL Superlight be than its dry weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
How does Ducati 900 SL Superlight torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 15.33 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Ducati 900 SL Superlight engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.25 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Ducati 900 SL Superlight from the median Ducati sport bike weight?
The representative dry weight is about 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) heavier than the median Ducati sport bike weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Ducati 900 SL Superlight 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.
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.