For the 2009 model year, the Ducati Superbike 1198 S motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 377 lb (171 kg).
Ducati Superbike 1198 S weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most. 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
How heavy is the Ducati Superbike 1198 S?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati Superbike 1198 S is lighter than about 81.6% 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 Superbike 1198 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 377 lb (171 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,198.4 cc |
| Torque | 97 lb-ft (131.5 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 | 25.73 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 3.18 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 31.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 402.4 lb (182.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati Superbike 1198 S weight FAQ
What is the Ducati Superbike 1198 S dry weight?
The available dry weight is 377 lb (171 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Ducati Superbike 1198 S lighter or heavier than other Ducati motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Ducati category. The model lands near the 18th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Ducati Superbike 1198 S?
Based on the supplied 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Ducati Superbike 1198 S and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 557 lb (252.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Ducati Superbike 1198 S weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 402.4 lb (182.5 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What does the Ducati Superbike 1198 S weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 402.4 lb (182.5 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Ducati Superbike 1198 S torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 25.73 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Ducati Superbike 1198 S have per pound?
The available figures work out to 3.18 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Ducati Superbike 1198 S compare with the median Ducati motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Ducati motorcycle weight of 400.8 lb (181.8 kg), the model is roughly 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) lighter.
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.