For the 2009 model year, the Ducati Superbike 1098R motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 363.8 lb (165 kg).
Ducati Superbike 1098R weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Ducati Superbike 1098R?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati Superbike 1098R is lighter than about 76% 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 Superbike 1098R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 363.8 lb (165 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,198.4 cc |
| Power | 180 hp |
| Torque | 99.1 lb-ft (134.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 49.48 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 2.02 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 27.25 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 3.29 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 30.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7% |
| Weight with full tank | 389.2 lb (176.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati Superbike 1098R weight FAQ
How much does the Ducati Superbike 1098R weigh?
The source data gives 363.8 lb (165 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Ducati Superbike 1098R weight compare with similar Ducatis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 76% of 52 Ducati sport bikes with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati Superbike 1098R?
A full tank works out to about 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) from the listed 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Ducati Superbike 1098R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 543.8 lb (246.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Ducati Superbike 1098R strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 49.48 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 94th percentile within the compatible Ducati sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Ducati Superbike 1098R be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 389.2 lb (176.5 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much torque does the Ducati Superbike 1098R have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 27.25 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Ducati Superbike 1098R displacement per pound?
The model has about 3.29 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Ducati Superbike 1098R weight difference versus the category median?
The representative dry weight is about 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) lighter than the median Ducati sport bike weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg) in this dataset.
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.