For the 2010 model year, the Ducati 1198 S motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 372.6 lb (169 kg).
Ducati 1198 S weight overview
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
How heavy is the Ducati 1198 S?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati 1198 S is lighter than about 85.5% 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 1198 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 372.6 lb (169 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 | 26.03 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 3.22 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 31.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 398 lb (180.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 1198 S weight FAQ
How much does the Ducati 1198 S weigh?
The source data gives 372.6 lb (169 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Ducati 1198 S weight compare with similar Ducatis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 85.5% of 76 Ducati motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati 1198 S?
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 1198 S weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 552.6 lb (250.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Ducati 1198 S be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 398 lb (180.5 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Ducati 1198 S weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 398 lb (180.5 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Ducati 1198 S have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 26.03 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 1198 S displacement per pound?
The model has about 3.22 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 1198 S weight difference versus the category median?
The representative dry weight is about 28.2 lb (12.8 kg) lighter than the median Ducati motorcycle weight of 400.8 lb (181.8 kg) in this dataset.
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.