Across the 1973 and 1974 model years, the Ducati 450 Scrambler motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 308.6 lb (140 kg).
Ducati 450 Scrambler weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Ducati 450 Scrambler?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati 450 Scrambler is lighter than about 79.4% of 17 Ducati classic motorcycles 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 450 Scrambler weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1973, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 308.6 lb (140 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 435 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.75 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.43 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.41 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 71 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 450 Scrambler weight FAQ
How heavy is the Ducati 450 Scrambler ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 308.6 lb (140 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Ducati 450 Scrambler heavy compared with other Ducati classic motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 21st weight percentile among 17 Ducati classic motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Ducati 450 Scrambler weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1973-1974 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Ducati 450 Scrambler fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.91 US gal (11 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.1 lb (8.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Ducati curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Ducati 450 Scrambler with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 488.6 lb (221.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Ducati 450 Scrambler have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 8.75 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 35th percentile within the compatible Ducati classic power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Ducati 450 Scrambler have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.41 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Ducati 450 Scrambler compare with the median Ducati classic motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 105.8 lb (48 kg) lighter than the compatible median Ducati classic motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Ducati 450 Scrambler feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.