Across 4 covered model years from 2003 to 2006, the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 440.9 lb (200 kg) and dry weights ranging from 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 kg), depending on model year.
Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS 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.
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How heavy is the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS is lighter than about 90% of 15 Ducati allround models 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 Multistrada 1000 DS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 440.9 lb (200 kg) |
| Dry weight | 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 992 cc |
| Power | 67.7 hp to 90.8 hp |
| Torque | 62 lb-ft (84 Nm) to 64.9 lb-ft (88 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2003 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 | 15.67 hp / 100 lb to 21.01 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.76 lb / hp to 6.38 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.05 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.02 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.25 cc / lb to 2.3 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 43.6 lb / 100 cc to 44.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.4% to 7.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 465 lb (210.9 kg) to 473.8 lb (214.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS weight FAQ
What does the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 440.9 lb (200 kg) for wet/running weight and 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 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 Multistrada 1000 DS heavy compared with other Ducati allround models?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 10th weight percentile among 15 Ducati allround models, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Ducati curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 620.9 lb (281.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 15.67 hp per 100 lb to 21.01 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 19th percentile within the compatible Ducati allround power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 465 lb (210.9 kg) to 473.8 lb (214.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 14.05 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.02 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.25 cc per lb to 2.3 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.