For the 2009 model year, the Ducati Multistrada 1100S motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 432.1 lb (196 kg).
Ducati Multistrada 1100S 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Ducati Multistrada 1100S?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati Multistrada 1100S is heavier than about 85.5% of 76 Ducati motorcycles 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 Multistrada 1100S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 432.1 lb (196 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,078 cc |
| Torque | 75.9 lb-ft (102.9 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 17.56 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.49 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 465 lb (210.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati Multistrada 1100S weight FAQ
How heavy is the Ducati Multistrada 1100S?
Listed dry weight is 432.1 lb (196 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Ducati Multistrada 1100S heavy compared with other Ducati motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 86th weight percentile in its Ducati category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Ducati Multistrada 1100S 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 1100S with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 612.1 lb (277.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Ducati Multistrada 1100S dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 465 lb (210.9 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Ducati Multistrada 1100S weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 465 lb (210.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Ducati Multistrada 1100S total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 7.6% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Ducati Multistrada 1100S torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 17.56 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Ducati Multistrada 1100S engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.49 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.