For the 2019 model year, the Ducati Panigale 959 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 388 lb (176 kg).
Ducati Panigale 959 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 Panigale 959?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati Panigale 959 is lighter than about 51.9% of 52 Ducati sport bikes 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 Panigale 959 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 388 lb (176 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 955 cc |
| Power | 150 hp |
| Torque | 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 38.66 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 2.59 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 19.39 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.46 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 415.9 lb (188.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati Panigale 959 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Ducati Panigale 959?
Listed dry weight is 388 lb (176 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 Panigale 959 heavy compared with other Ducati sport bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 48th percentile among 52 compatible Ducati sport bikes.
How much does the Ducati Panigale 959 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Ducati curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Ducati Panigale 959 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 568 lb (257.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Ducati Panigale 959 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 38.66 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 90th percentile within the compatible Ducati sport power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Ducati Panigale 959 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 415.9 lb (188.7 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the Ducati Panigale 959 full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 415.9 lb (188.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Ducati Panigale 959 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 19.39 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Ducati Panigale 959 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.46 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.