For the 2004 model year, the Ducati ST 3 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 471.8 lb (214 kg).
Ducati ST 3 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Ducati ST 3?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati ST 3 is heavier than about 72.8% of 57 Ducati motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 ST 3 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 471.8 lb (214 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 992 cc |
| Torque | 68.6 lb-ft (93 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.54 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.1 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati ST 3 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Ducati ST 3 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 471.8 lb (214 kg).
Is the Ducati ST 3 heavy compared with other Ducati motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 73rd weight percentile in its Ducati category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Ducati ST 3 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.55 US gal (21 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 34.5 lb (15.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Ducati curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Ducati ST 3 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 651.8 lb (295.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much torque does the Ducati ST 3 have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 14.54 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Ducati ST 3 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.1 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Ducati ST 3 weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 36.4 lb (16.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Ducati motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Ducati ST 3 feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.