Ducati 748 S Weight (432lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1997, 2001 and 2002 model years, the Ducati 748 S motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 445.3 lb (202 kg).

Dry weight432.1 lb (196 kg) to 445.3 lb (202 kg)
Fuel capacity4.49 US gal (17 L)
Full tank fuel weight27.9 lb (12.7 kg)
Model years covered
199720012002

Ducati 748 S weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Ducati 748 S?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati 748 S is heavier than about 88.5% of 52 Ducati sport bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
432.1 lb (196 kg)
52 Ducati sport bikesMedian: 393.5 lb (178.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight range

Dry weight432.1 lb (196 kg) – 445.3 lb (202 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider582.1 lb (264 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.2% of total mass
180 lb rider612.1 lb (277.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.6% of total mass
210 lb rider642.1 lb (291.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.3% of total mass

Ducati 748 S weight & related specs

Model years covered 1997, 2001, 2002
Dry weight 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 445.3 lb (202 kg)
Engine displacement 748 cc
Torque 53.8 lb-ft (73 Nm) to 54.6 lb-ft (74 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.49 US gal (17 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 27.9 lb (12.7 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 1997 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.

Dry weight
2001-2002432.1 lb (196 kg)
Torque
200253.8 lb-ft (73 Nm)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 12.46 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.63 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.68 cc / lb to 1.73 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 57.8 lb / 100 cc to 59.5 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.5%
Weight with full tank 460 lb (208.7 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati 748 S is heavier than about 88.5% of 52 Ducati sport bikes with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.49 US gal (17 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Ducati curb-weight specification.
Weight is not identical across every model year in this page. Use the year-specific section rather than assuming one figure applies to every 748 S.

Ducati 748 S weight FAQ

How much does the Ducati 748 S weigh?

The source data gives 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 445.3 lb (202 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Ducati 748 S weight compare with similar Ducatis?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 88th percentile among 52 compatible Ducati sport bikes.

Are all Ducati 748 S model years the same weight?

There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati 748 S?

A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Ducati 748 S weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 612.1 lb (277.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Ducati 748 S be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 460 lb (208.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What is the estimated Ducati 748 S weight with a full tank of gas?

Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 460 lb (208.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.

How much torque does the Ducati 748 S have per 100 lb?

Available data gives 12.46 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.63 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 748 S displacement per pound?

The model has about 1.68 cc per lb to 1.73 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Official information note

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.