Ducati 1000 S 2 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati 1000 S 2 motorcycle specifications include a 973 cc (59.37 cu in) engine, power of 76 hp (55.5 kW) @ 6,700 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 230 kg (507.1 lb).

Key specifications

1984-1986Model years
973 ccDisplacement
76 hpPower
230 kgWet weight
18 LFuel tank
Model years covered
198419851986
Year-specific specification changes

The 1984 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front tire
1985100190-18

How the Ducati 1000 S 2 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.

Engine power76 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 28% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 31st percentile across Ducati models.

Displacement973 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

About 11% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 61st percentile across Ducati models.

Wet weight230 kg
Low 136 kgAverage 203.9 kgHigh 249 kg

About 13% heavier than the Ducati database average. Around the 81st percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity18 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

About 8% larger than the Ducati database average. Around the 80th percentile across Ducati models.

This model Ducati database average

Ducati database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power31st

76 hp — more powerful than about 31% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement61st

973 cc — larger displacement than about 61% of Ducati models.

Wet weight81st

230 kg — heavier than about 81% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 19%.

Fuel capacity80th

18 L — larger than about 80% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 973 cc • Air cooled • 76 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 100/90-18 front / 130/80-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-18
Rear tire size 130/80-18
Front tire width 100 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 18 in
Rear tire width 130 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.330 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 330.4 hp/tonne
Specific power 78.1 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.10:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 973 cc (59.37 cu in)
Power 76 hp (55.5 kW) @ 6,700 rpm
Bore × stroke 88.0 x 80 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Desmodromic valve control

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 100/90-18
Rear tire 130/80-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 230 kg (507.1 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.00 L (4.76 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.