Ducati Superbike 1198 SP Weight (370lb)

Quick answer

For the 2011 model year, the Ducati Superbike 1198 SP motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 370.4 lb (168 kg).

Dry weight370.4 lb (168 kg)
Fuel capacity4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full tank fuel weight29.6 lb (13.4 kg)
Model years covered
2011

Ducati Superbike 1198 SP weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Ducati Superbike 1198 SP?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati Superbike 1198 SP is lighter than about 70.2% of 52 Ducati sport bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
370.4 lb (168 kg)
52 Ducati sport bikesMedian: 393.5 lb (178.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight370.4 lb (168 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 rider520.4 lb (236 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.2% of total mass
180 lb rider550.4 lb (249.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.3% of total mass
210 lb rider580.4 lb (263.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 63.8% of total mass

Ducati Superbike 1198 SP weight & related specs

Model years covered 2011
Dry weight 370.4 lb (168 kg)
Engine displacement 1,198.4 cc
Torque 97 lb-ft (131.5 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 29.6 lb (13.4 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 26.19 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 3.24 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 30.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 8%
Weight with full tank 399.9 lb (181.4 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati Superbike 1198 SP is lighter than about 70.2% of 52 Ducati sport bikes with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.76 US gal (18 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Ducati curb-weight specification.

Ducati Superbike 1198 SP weight FAQ

How much does the Ducati Superbike 1198 SP weigh?

The source data gives 370.4 lb (168 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Ducati Superbike 1198 SP weight compare with similar Ducatis?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 70.2% of 52 Ducati sport bikes with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati Superbike 1198 SP?

A full tank works out to about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) from the listed 4.76 US gal (18 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Ducati Superbike 1198 SP weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 550.4 lb (249.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Ducati Superbike 1198 SP be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 399.9 lb (181.4 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What does the Ducati Superbike 1198 SP weigh with a full tank?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 399.9 lb (181.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

What is the Ducati Superbike 1198 SP torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Available data gives 26.19 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 Superbike 1198 SP have per pound?

The model has about 3.24 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How does the Ducati Superbike 1198 SP compare with the median Ducati sport bike weight?

The representative dry weight is about 23.1 lb (10.5 kg) lighter than the median Ducati sport bike weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg) in this dataset.

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.