Across the 1977 and 1978 model years, the Ducati 350 S Desmo motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 425.5 lb (193 kg).
Ducati 350 S Desmo weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Ducati 350 S Desmo?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati 350 S Desmo is lighter than about 66.7% of 51 Ducati sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Ducati 350 S Desmo weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1977, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 425.5 lb (193 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 350 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.82 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 121.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 350 S Desmo weight FAQ
How much does the Ducati 350 S Desmo weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 425.5 lb (193 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Ducati 350 S Desmo weight compare with similar Ducatis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 66.7% of 51 Ducati sport bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Ducati 350 S Desmo model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1977-1978 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati 350 S Desmo?
A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Ducati 350 S Desmo weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 605.5 lb (274.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much of the Ducati 350 S Desmo total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 7.3% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Ducati 350 S Desmo engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.82 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Ducati 350 S Desmo from the median Ducati sport bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 8.8 lb (4 kg) lighter than the median Ducati sport bike weight of 434.3 lb (197 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Ducati 350 S Desmo easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.