The Ducati 851 Strada motorcycle specifications include a 851 cc (51.93 cu in) engine, power of 102 hp (74.5 kW) @ 8,250 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 215 kg (474 lb).
Key specifications
The 1989 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Ducati 851 Strada 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.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 41st percentile across Ducati models.
About 5% heavier than the Ducati database average. Around the 68th percentile across Ducati models.
About 32% larger than the Ducati database average. Around the 98th 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.
102 hp — more powerful than about 52% of Ducati models with power data.
851 cc — larger displacement than about 41% of Ducati models.
215 kg — heavier than about 68% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 32%.
22 L — larger than about 98% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/60-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/60-16 |
| Front tire width | 130 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.474 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 474.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 119.9 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.44:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 851 cc (51.93 cu in) |
| Power | 102 hp (74.5 kW) @ 8,250 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 92.0 x 64 mm (3.6 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.4:1 |
| 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 | 130/60-16 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 215 kg (474 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 225.0 km/h (139.8 mph) |
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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.