Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark Weight (395lb)

Quick answer

For the 2002 model year, the Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 394.6 lb (179 kg).

Dry weight394.6 lb (179 kg)
Fuel capacity3.7 US gal (14 L)
Full tank fuel weight23 lb (10.4 kg)
Model years covered
2002

Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark 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 Monster 750 i.e. Dark?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark is lighter than about 57.2% of 76 Ducati motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
394.6 lb (179 kg)
76 Ducati motorcyclesMedian: 400.8 lb (181.8 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight394.6 lb (179 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 rider544.6 lb (247 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.5% of total mass
180 lb rider574.6 lb (260.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.7% of total mass
210 lb rider604.6 lb (274.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 65.3% of total mass

Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark weight & related specs

Model years covered 2002
Dry weight 394.6 lb (179 kg)
Engine displacement 748 cc
Torque 45.7 lb-ft (62 Nm)
Fuel capacity 3.7 US gal (14 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 23 lb (10.4 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 11.59 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.9 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 52.8 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.8%
Weight with full tank 417.6 lb (189.4 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark is lighter than about 57.2% of 76 Ducati motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 23 lb (10.4 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark weight FAQ

What is the Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark dry weight?

The available dry weight is 394.6 lb (179 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.

Is the Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark lighter or heavier than other Ducati motorcycles?

Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 43rd percentile in this model-level Ducati comparison.

How much does a full tank add to the Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark?

Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 574.6 lb (260.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

Is the listed Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark weight ready to ride?

The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 417.6 lb (189.4 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.

What is the Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark full-tank weight estimate?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 417.6 lb (189.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

What is the Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.59 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.

How many cc does the Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark have per pound?

The available figures work out to 1.9 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

How does the Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark compare with the median Ducati motorcycle weight?

Compared with the median Ducati motorcycle weight of 400.8 lb (181.8 kg), the model is roughly 6.2 lb (2.8 kg) lighter.

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.