Ducati ST4S ABS Weight (478lb)

Quick answer

For the 2003 model year, the Ducati ST4S ABS motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 478.4 lb (217 kg).

Dry weight478.4 lb (217 kg)
Fuel capacity5.55 US gal (21 L)
Full tank fuel weight34.5 lb (15.6 kg)
Model years covered
2003

Ducati ST4S ABS weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. 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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WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight478.4 lb (217 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 rider628.4 lb (285 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.1% of total mass
180 lb rider658.4 lb (298.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.7% of total mass
210 lb rider688.4 lb (312.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.5% of total mass

Ducati ST4S ABS weight & related specs

Model years covered 2003
Dry weight 478.4 lb (217 kg)
Engine displacement 996 cc
Torque 72.3 lb-ft (98 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 15.11 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.08 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 48 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 7.2%
Weight with full tank 512.9 lb (232.6 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

A full tank is not weightless: the 5.55 US gal (21 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Ducati curb-weight specification.

Ducati ST4S ABS weight FAQ

How much does the Ducati ST4S ABS weigh?

The source data gives 478.4 lb (217 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati ST4S ABS?

A full tank works out to about 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) from the listed 5.55 US gal (21 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Ducati ST4S ABS weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 658.4 lb (298.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Ducati ST4S ABS be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 512.9 lb (232.6 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What is the estimated Ducati ST4S ABS weight with a full tank of gas?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 512.9 lb (232.6 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

What is the Ducati ST4S ABS torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Available data gives 15.11 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How many cc does the Ducati ST4S ABS have per pound?

The model has about 2.08 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Ducati ST4S ABS easy to move around by hand?

Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.

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.