Across 6 covered model years from 2017 to 2022, the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 456.4 lb (207 kg) to 460.8 lb (209 kg) and dry weights ranging from 421.1 lb (191 kg) to 425.5 lb (193 kg), depending on model year.
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
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 Scrambler Desert Sled weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 456.4 lb (207 kg) to 460.8 lb (209 kg) |
| Dry weight | 421.1 lb (191 kg) to 425.5 lb (193 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 803 cc |
| Power | 73 hp |
| Torque | 48.8 lb-ft (66.2 Nm) to 50.2 lb-ft (68 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22.2 lb (10.1 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 | 15.84 hp / 100 lb to 16 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.25 lb / hp to 6.31 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.6 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.99 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.74 cc / lb to 1.76 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 56.8 lb / 100 cc to 57.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% to 4.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 443.3 lb (201.1 kg) to 447.7 lb (203.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled weight FAQ
How much does the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 456.4 lb (207 kg) to 460.8 lb (209 kg), while dry weight is 421.1 lb (191 kg) to 425.5 lb (193 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
Are all Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled?
A full tank works out to about 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) from the listed 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 640.8 lb (290.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 15.84 hp per 100 lb to 16 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone.
How much heavier is the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 443.3 lb (201.1 kg) to 447.7 lb (203.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 35.3 lb (16 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much torque does the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 10.6 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.99 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.74 cc per lb to 1.76 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle 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.