Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 Weight (408lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 2006 to 2010, the Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 403.4 lb (183 kg) to 407.9 lb (185 kg).

Dry weight403.4 lb (183 kg) to 407.9 lb (185 kg)
Fuel capacity3.96 US gal (15 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L)
Full tank fuel weight24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg)
Power / 100 lb22.26 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
2006200820092010

Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone. 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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Ducati SportClassic GT 1000?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 is heavier than about 93.8% of 8 Ducati classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
407.9 lb (185 kg)
8 Ducati classic motorcyclesMedian: 399 lb (181 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight range

Dry weight403.4 lb (183 kg) – 407.9 lb (185 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider557.9 lb (253 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.1% of total mass
180 lb rider587.9 lb (266.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.4% of total mass
210 lb rider617.9 lb (280.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66% of total mass

Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 weight & related specs

Model years covered 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Dry weight 403.4 lb (183 kg) to 407.9 lb (185 kg)
Engine displacement 992 cc
Power 90.8 hp
Torque 6.9 lb-ft (9.4 Nm) to 68.6 lb-ft (93 Nm)
Fuel capacity 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2006 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.

Dry weight
2008-2010407.9 lb (185 kg)
Fuel capacity
2008-20103.96 US gal (15 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
2008-201024.6 lb (11.2 kg)
Torque
2008-200967.3 lb-ft (91.3 Nm)
201068.6 lb-ft (93 Nm)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 22.26 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 4.49 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 1.72 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.82 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.43 cc / lb to 2.46 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 40.7 lb / 100 cc to 41.1 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6% to 8.1%
Weight with full tank 432.5 lb (196.2 kg) to 436.3 lb (197.9 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 is heavier than about 93.8% of 8 Ducati classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) of fuel when full.
This model changed enough across the covered years that weight should be checked by year. The year-change section highlights the supplied differences.
Available power and weight figures produce a power-to-weight range of 22.26 hp per 100 lb. That is more useful for comparing acceleration potential than horsepower alone.

Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 weight FAQ

How heavy is the Ducati SportClassic GT 1000?

Listed dry weight is 403.4 lb (183 kg) to 407.9 lb (185 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 SportClassic GT 1000 heavy compared with other Ducati classic motorcycles?

Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 94th weight percentile in its Ducati category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.

Does the Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 weight change by model year?

Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.

How much does the Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Ducati curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 587.9 lb (266.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How much horsepower does the Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 have per 100 lb?

Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 22.26 hp per 100 lb.

Can I treat the Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 dry weight as curb weight?

No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 432.5 lb (196.2 kg) to 436.3 lb (197.9 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.

How much heavier is the Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 with a full tank?

Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 432.5 lb (196.2 kg) to 436.3 lb (197.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.

How much torque does the Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 have per 100 lb?

The calculated torque-to-weight range is 1.72 lb-ft per 100 lb to 16.82 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.

Official information note

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.