Across the 2018, 2019 and 2020 model years, the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 511.5 lb (232 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg) and dry weights ranging from 460.8 lb (209 kg) to 467.4 lb (212 kg), depending on model year.
Ducati Multistrada 1260 S weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S is heavier than about 50% 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 1260 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 511.5 lb (232 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg) |
| Dry weight | 460.8 lb (209 kg) to 467.4 lb (212 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,262 cc |
| Torque | 95.5 lb-ft (129.5 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 2018 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 | 18.44 lb-ft / 100 lb to 20.44 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.44 cc / lb to 2.7 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 37 lb / 100 cc to 41.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.3% to 7% |
| Weight with full tank | 493.6 lb (223.9 kg) to 500.2 lb (226.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati Multistrada 1260 S weight FAQ
What does the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 511.5 lb (232 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg) for wet/running weight and 460.8 lb (209 kg) to 467.4 lb (212 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 1260 S heavy compared with other Ducati allround models?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 50th percentile among 15 compatible Ducati allround models.
Does the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S 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 1260 S 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 1260 S with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 694.8 lb (315.1 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 493.6 lb (223.9 kg) to 500.2 lb (226.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Ducati Multistrada 1260 S dry and wet weight?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 50.7 lb (23 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much torque does the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 18.44 lb-ft per 100 lb to 20.44 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.44 cc per lb to 2.7 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.