The Ducati 851 SP 4 motorcycle specifications include a 888 cc (54.19 cu in) engine, power of 97 hp (70.8 kW) @ 8,400 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 210 kg (463 lb).
Key specifications
How the Ducati 851 SP 4 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.
About 8% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 49th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 45th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 65th percentile across Ducati models.
About 20% larger than the Ducati database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
97 hp — more powerful than about 49% of Ducati models with power data.
888 cc — larger displacement than about 45% of Ducati models.
210 kg — heavier than about 65% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 35%.
20 L — larger than about 92% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 180 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 55% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.462 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 461.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 109.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.47:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1992 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 888 cc (54.19 cu in) |
| Power | 97 hp (70.8 kW) @ 8,400 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 64 mm (3.7 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 210 kg (463 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 232.0 km/h (144.2 mph) |
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