Across 5 covered model years from 2010 to 2014, the Ducati Monster 796 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 412.3 lb (187 kg) and dry weights ranging from 368.2 lb (167 kg), depending on model year.
Ducati Monster 796 weight overview
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.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Ducati Monster 796?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati Monster 796 is lighter than about 72.4% of 38 Ducati naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Ducati Monster 796 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 412.3 lb (187 kg) |
| Dry weight | 368.2 lb (167 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 803 cc |
| Torque | 42.8 lb-ft (58 Nm) to 57.5 lb-ft (78 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2010 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.62 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.95 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.95 cc / lb to 2.18 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.8 lb / 100 cc to 51.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% to 6.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 392.8 lb (178.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati Monster 796 weight FAQ
What is the Ducati Monster 796 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2010-2014 years, listed wet/running weight is 412.3 lb (187 kg) and listed dry weight is 368.2 lb (167 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Ducati Monster 796 lighter or heavier than other Ducati naked bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Ducati category. The model lands near the 28th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Ducati Monster 796 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Ducati Monster 796?
Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Ducati Monster 796 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 592.3 lb (268.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How heavy is the Ducati Monster 796 after filling the fuel tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 392.8 lb (178.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Ducati Monster 796 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.62 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.95 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 Monster 796 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.95 cc per lb to 2.18 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Ducati Monster 796 weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Ducati naked bike weight of 436.5 lb (198 kg), the model is roughly 24.3 lb (11 kg) lighter.
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.