Across 4 covered model years from 1992 to 1995, the Ducati 900 Superlight motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 432.1 lb (196 kg) and dry weights ranging from 394.6 lb (179 kg) to 401.2 lb (182 kg), depending on model year.
Ducati 900 Superlight 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 900 Superlight?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati 900 Superlight is lighter than about 53.5% of 57 Ducati motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 900 Superlight weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 432.1 lb (196 kg) |
| Dry weight | 394.6 lb (179 kg) to 401.2 lb (182 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 904 cc |
| Torque | 60.8 lb-ft (82.4 Nm) to 61.5 lb-ft (83.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28.7 lb (13 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1992 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.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.33 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.4 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.09 cc / lb to 2.29 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 43.7 lb / 100 cc to 47.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% to 7.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 423.4 lb (192 kg) to 430 lb (195 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 900 Superlight weight FAQ
What is the Ducati 900 Superlight dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1992-1995 years, listed wet/running weight is 432.1 lb (196 kg) and listed dry weight is 394.6 lb (179 kg) to 401.2 lb (182 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Ducati 900 Superlight lighter or heavier than other Ducati motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 46th percentile in this model-level Ducati comparison.
Which Ducati 900 Superlight years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1992-1995 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Ducati 900 Superlight?
Based on the supplied 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 28.7 lb (13 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Ducati 900 Superlight and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 612.1 lb (277.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the estimated Ducati 900 Superlight weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 423.4 lb (192 kg) to 430 lb (195 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Ducati 900 Superlight torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 15.33 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.4 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Ducati 900 Superlight have per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.09 cc per lb to 2.29 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Ducati 900 Superlight 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.