Across the 2009 and 2011 model years, the Ducati Superbike 1198 motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 370.4 lb (168 kg) to 377 lb (171 kg).
Ducati Superbike 1198 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 1198?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati Superbike 1198 is lighter than about 64.4% of 52 Ducati sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Ducati Superbike 1198 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 370.4 lb (168 kg) to 377 lb (171 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 849.4 cc to 1,198.4 cc |
| Torque | 96.9 lb-ft (131.4 Nm) to 97 lb-ft (131.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 25.73 lb-ft / 100 lb to 26.17 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.29 cc / lb to 3.18 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 31.5 lb / 100 cc to 43.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% to 6.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 395.8 lb (179.5 kg) to 402.4 lb (182.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati Superbike 1198 weight FAQ
How much does the Ducati Superbike 1198 weigh?
The source data gives 370.4 lb (168 kg) to 377 lb (171 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Ducati Superbike 1198 weight compare with similar Ducatis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 36th percentile for weight among 52 compatible Ducati sport bikes.
Are all Ducati Superbike 1198 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati Superbike 1198?
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 1198 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 553.7 lb (251.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Ducati Superbike 1198 be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 395.8 lb (179.5 kg) to 402.4 lb (182.5 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Ducati Superbike 1198 weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 395.8 lb (179.5 kg) to 402.4 lb (182.5 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Ducati curb-weight number.
What is the Ducati Superbike 1198 torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 25.73 lb-ft per 100 lb to 26.17 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 large is the Ducati Superbike 1198 engine for its weight?
The model has about 2.29 cc per lb to 3.18 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.