Across the 1996 and 1997 model years, the Ducati 748 SP motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 440.9 lb (200 kg).
Ducati 748 SP weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Ducati 748 SP?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati 748 SP is heavier than about 95.2% of 52 Ducati sport bikes 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 748 SP weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 440.9 lb (200 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc to 749 cc |
| Power | 104 hp |
Weight by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 23.59 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.24 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.7 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 58.9 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 748 SP weight FAQ
How heavy is the Ducati 748 SP?
Listed dry weight is 440.9 lb (200 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Ducati 748 SP heavy compared with other Ducati sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 95th weight percentile in its Ducati category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Ducati 748 SP weight change by model year?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 1997. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 1996.
How heavy is the Ducati 748 SP with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 620.9 lb (281.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Ducati 748 SP have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 23.59 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 48th percentile within the compatible Ducati sport power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Ducati 748 SP dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Ducati 748 SP displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.7 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Ducati 748 SP weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 47.4 lb (21.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Ducati sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Ducati 748 SP 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.