Across the 2007 and 2008 model years, the Ducati Desmosedici RR motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 377 lb (171 kg).
Ducati Desmosedici RR weight overview
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
How heavy is the Ducati Desmosedici RR?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati Desmosedici RR is lighter than about 60.6% 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 Desmosedici RR weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 377 lb (171 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 989 cc to 998 cc |
| Power | 200 hp |
| Torque | 85.6 lb-ft (116 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 22.69 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.62 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 38.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 401.6 lb (182.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati Desmosedici RR weight FAQ
How much does the Ducati Desmosedici RR weigh?
The source data gives 377 lb (171 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Ducati Desmosedici RR weight compare with similar Ducatis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 39th percentile for weight among 52 compatible Ducati sport bikes.
Are all Ducati Desmosedici RR model years the same weight?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 2008. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2007.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati Desmosedici RR?
A full tank works out to about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) from the listed 3.96 US gal (15 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Ducati Desmosedici RR weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 557 lb (252.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Ducati Desmosedici RR be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 401.6 lb (182.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Ducati Desmosedici RR full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 401.6 lb (182.2 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Ducati curb-weight number.
What is the Ducati Desmosedici RR torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 22.69 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Ducati Desmosedici RR engine for its weight?
The model has about 2.62 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.