Across the 1997 and 1998 model years, the Ducati 916 SPS motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 407.9 lb (185 kg) to 418.9 lb (190 kg).
Ducati 916 SPS 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. 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
How heavy is the Ducati 916 SPS?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati 916 SPS is heavier than about 74% of 52 Ducati sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Ducati 916 SPS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997, 1998 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 407.9 lb (185 kg) to 418.9 lb (190 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 916 cc to 996 cc |
| Power | 123 hp |
| Torque | 74.5 lb-ft (101 Nm) |
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.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 29.36 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.41 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 17.78 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.25 cc / lb to 2.38 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 42.1 lb / 100 cc to 44.5 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 916 SPS weight FAQ
What is the Ducati 916 SPS dry weight?
The available dry weight is 407.9 lb (185 kg) to 418.9 lb (190 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Ducati 916 SPS lighter or heavier than other Ducati sport bikes?
Compared with similar Ducatis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 74% of 52 sport bikes using the same weight basis.
Which Ducati 916 SPS years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1997-1998 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
What is the combined Ducati 916 SPS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 593.4 lb (269.1 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Ducati 916 SPS power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 29.36 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 65th percentile within the compatible Ducati sport power-to-weight comparison.
Is the listed Ducati 916 SPS weight ready to ride?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
How much torque does the Ducati 916 SPS have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 17.78 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Ducati 916 SPS displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.25 cc per lb to 2.38 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How much does Ducati 916 SPS weight vary by year?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 1997 is the lightest at 407.9 lb (185 kg), while 1998 is the heaviest at 418.9 lb (190 kg).
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.