Across the 2008 and 2009 model years, the Ducati Superbike 848 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 370.4 lb (168 kg).
Ducati Superbike 848 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 848?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati Superbike 848 is lighter than about 70.2% 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 Superbike 848 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 370.4 lb (168 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 849.4 cc |
| Power | 134 hp |
| Torque | 70.8 lb-ft (96 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 36.18 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 2.76 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 19.12 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.29 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 43.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 395.8 lb (179.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati Superbike 848 weight FAQ
What is the Ducati Superbike 848 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 370.4 lb (168 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Ducati Superbike 848 lighter or heavier than other Ducati sport bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Ducati category. The model lands near the 30th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Ducati Superbike 848 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Ducati Superbike 848?
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 848 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 550.4 lb (249.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Ducati Superbike 848 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 36.18 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 77th percentile within the compatible Ducati sport power-to-weight comparison.
Is the listed Ducati Superbike 848 weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 395.8 lb (179.5 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How much heavier is the Ducati Superbike 848 with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 395.8 lb (179.5 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Ducati Superbike 848 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 19.12 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
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.