Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE Weight (364lb)

Quick answer

For the 2009 model year, the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 363.8 lb (165 kg).

Dry weight363.8 lb (165 kg)
Fuel capacity4.09 US gal (15.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight25.5 lb (11.5 kg)
Model years covered
2009

Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE is lighter than about 95.4% of 76 Ducati motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
363.8 lb (165 kg)
76 Ducati motorcyclesMedian: 400.8 lb (181.8 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight363.8 lb (165 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider513.8 lb (233 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.8% of total mass
180 lb rider543.8 lb (246.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.9% of total mass
210 lb rider573.8 lb (260.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 63.4% of total mass

Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE weight & related specs

Model years covered 2009
Dry weight 363.8 lb (165 kg)
Engine displacement 1,198.4 cc
Torque 99.1 lb-ft (134.4 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.09 US gal (15.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 25.5 lb (11.5 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 27.25 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 3.29 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 30.4 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 7%
Weight with full tank 389.2 lb (176.5 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE is lighter than about 95.4% of 76 Ducati motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Ducati curb-weight specification.

Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE weight FAQ

How much does the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE weigh?

The source data gives 363.8 lb (165 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE weight compare with similar Ducatis?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 95.4% of 76 Ducati motorcycles with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE?

A full tank works out to about 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) from the listed 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 543.8 lb (246.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 389.2 lb (176.5 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What is the estimated Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE weight with a full tank of gas?

Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 389.2 lb (176.5 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.

How much torque does the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE have per 100 lb?

Available data gives 27.25 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 Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE displacement per pound?

The model has about 3.29 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

What is the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE weight difference versus the category median?

The representative dry weight is about 37 lb (16.8 kg) lighter than the median Ducati motorcycle weight of 400.8 lb (181.8 kg) in this dataset.

Official information note

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.