For the 1983 model year, the Ducati 350 XL motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 407.9 lb (185 kg).
Ducati 350 XL 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.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Ducati 350 XL?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati 350 XL is lighter than about 84.2% of 38 Ducati naked 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 XL weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 407.9 lb (185 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 349 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.62 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 15.11 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.86 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 116.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 350 XL weight FAQ
What is the Ducati 350 XL wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 407.9 lb (185 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Ducati 350 XL lighter or heavier than other Ducati naked bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Ducati category. The model lands near the 16th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Ducati 350 XL?
Based on the supplied 4.76 US gal (18 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Ducati 350 XL and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 587.9 lb (266.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Ducati 350 XL power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 6.62 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 2nd percentile within the compatible Ducati naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Ducati 350 XL have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.86 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 350 XL compare with the median Ducati naked bike weight?
Compared with the median Ducati naked bike weight of 436.5 lb (198 kg), the model is roughly 28.7 lb (13 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Ducati 350 XL weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.