Across 7 covered model years from 1959 to 1965, the Ducati Elite motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 260.1 lb (118 kg).
Ducati Elite weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop. 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 Elite?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati Elite is lighter than about 97.1% 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 Elite weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 260.1 lb (118 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 204 cc |
| Power | 18 hp |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.92 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 14.45 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.78 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 127.5 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati Elite weight FAQ
How heavy is the Ducati Elite?
Listed dry weight is 260.1 lb (118 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 Elite heavy compared with other Ducati sport bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 3rd weight percentile among 52 Ducati sport bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Ducati Elite weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1959-1965 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How heavy is the Ducati Elite with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 440.1 lb (199.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Ducati Elite have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 6.92 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 10th percentile within the compatible Ducati sport power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Ducati Elite 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 Elite engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.78 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Ducati Elite from the median Ducati sport bike weight?
The model sits about 133.4 lb (60.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Ducati sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Ducati Elite feel heavy at low speed?
Its low mass should make hand-moving and parking easier than on most full-size road motorcycles. Seat height and center of mass can still change how manageable it feels.
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.