Across the 2017, 2018 and 2019 model years, the Ducati Monster 797 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 425.5 lb (193 kg) and dry weights ranging from 385.8 lb (175 kg), depending on model year.
Ducati Monster 797 weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Ducati Monster 797?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati Monster 797 is lighter than about 55.3% 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 797 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 425.5 lb (193 kg) |
| Dry weight | 385.8 lb (175 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 803 cc |
| Power | 73 hp |
| Torque | 49.4 lb-ft (67 Nm) to 50.8 lb-ft (68.9 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.36 US gal (16.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2017 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 17.16 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.83 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.61 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.94 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.89 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 53 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 412.9 lb (187.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati Monster 797 weight FAQ
What does the Ducati Monster 797 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 425.5 lb (193 kg) for wet/running weight and 385.8 lb (175 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Ducati Monster 797 heavy compared with other Ducati naked bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 45th percentile among 38 compatible Ducati naked bikes.
Does the Ducati Monster 797 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2017-2019 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Ducati Monster 797 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.36 US gal (16.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.1 lb (12.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Ducati curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Ducati Monster 797 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 605.5 lb (274.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Ducati Monster 797 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 17.16 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 18th percentile within the compatible Ducati naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Ducati Monster 797 weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 412.9 lb (187.3 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Ducati Monster 797?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 39.7 lb (18 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much of the Ducati Monster 797 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.4% of the motorcycle’s weight.
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.