The Ducati 851 SP 3 motorcycle specifications include a 888 cc (54.19 cu in) engine, power of 100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 217 kg (478.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Ducati 851 SP 3 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 51st percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 45th percentile across Ducati models.
About 6% heavier than the Ducati database average. Around the 69th percentile across Ducati models.
About 20% larger than the Ducati database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
100 hp — more powerful than about 51% of Ducati models with power data.
888 cc — larger displacement than about 45% of Ducati models.
217 kg — heavier than about 69% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 31%.
20 L — larger than about 92% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/60-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 180 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 55% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.461 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 460.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 112.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.47:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1991 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 888 cc (54.19 cu in) |
| Power | 100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 64 mm (3.7 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/60-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 217 kg (478.4 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 245.0 km/h (152.2 mph) |
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