The Ducati Elite motorcycle dimensions for 1959-1965 is length 78.7 in (2,000 mm), width 31.5 in (800 mm), height 40.9 in (1,040 mm), and the wheelbase 52 in (1,320 mm).
Ducati Elite dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Ducati models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Ducati models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Ducati model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Wheelbase / length
66% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 26.8 in (680 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 17.2 sq ft (1.6 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Ducati models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 78.7 in (2,000 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 2.8 in below median |
| Width | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 29.3 in (745 mm) | 2.2 in above median |
| Height | 40.9 in (1,040 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 2.6 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 52 in (1,320 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 4.3 in below median |
Ducati Elite dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 78.7 in (2,000 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 40.9 in (1,040 mm) | 52 in (1,320 mm) | — | — |
| 1960 | 78.7 in (2,000 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | — | 52 in (1,320 mm) | — | — |
| 1961 | 78.7 in (2,000 mm) | — | — | 52 in (1,320 mm) | — | — |
Ducati Elite dimensions FAQ
Does the Ducati Elite have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 52 in (1,320 mm), giving the Ducati Elite a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66% of overall length.
Is the Ducati Elite compact or large?
The representative overall length is 78.7 in (2,000 mm), making the Ducati Elite very compact for its category. 2.8 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.2 sq ft (1.6 m²).
What do the Ducati Elite width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 31.5 in (800 mm) and representative height is 40.9 in (1,040 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Ducati models. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Ducati Elite dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.