Across 6 covered model years from 2014 to 2019, the Ducati Monster 1200 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 460.8 lb (209 kg) to 469.6 lb (213 kg) and dry weights ranging from 401.2 lb (182 kg) to 412.3 lb (187 kg), depending on model year.
Ducati Monster 1200 weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Ducati Monster 1200?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati Monster 1200 is heavier than about 73.7% of 38 Ducati naked bikes 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 Monster 1200 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 460.8 lb (209 kg) to 469.6 lb (213 kg) |
| Dry weight | 401.2 lb (182 kg) to 412.3 lb (187 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,198.4 cc |
| Power | 135 hp to 150 hp |
| Torque | 87 lb-ft (118 Nm) to 93.1 lb-ft (126.2 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) to 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) to 28.7 lb (13 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2014 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 | 29.3 hp / 100 lb to 31.94 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.13 lb / hp to 3.41 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 18.89 lb-ft / 100 lb to 19.82 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.55 cc / lb to 2.6 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 38.4 lb / 100 cc to 39.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% to 6.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 423.4 lb (192.1 kg) to 439.4 lb (199.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati Monster 1200 weight FAQ
How much does the Ducati Monster 1200 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 460.8 lb (209 kg) to 469.6 lb (213 kg), while dry weight is 401.2 lb (182 kg) to 412.3 lb (187 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Ducati Monster 1200 weight compare with similar Ducatis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 74th percentile among 38 compatible Ducati naked bikes.
Are all Ducati Monster 1200 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati Monster 1200?
A full tank works out to about 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) to 28.7 lb (13 kg) from the listed 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) to 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Ducati Monster 1200 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 640.8 lb (290.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Ducati Monster 1200 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 29.3 hp per 100 lb to 31.94 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 66th percentile within the compatible Ducati naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Ducati Monster 1200 weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 423.4 lb (192.1 kg) to 439.4 lb (199.3 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Ducati Monster 1200?
Available years with both measurements show about 57.3 lb (26 kg) to 59.5 lb (27 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much of the Ducati Monster 1200 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.8% to 6.2% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
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.