How much does my ducati really weigh?

[polivo]

How much does a fueled up, ducati monster 1100 actually weigh?                                                                      
im considering purchasing a versahaul, which supposedly is good to 500 pounds?  any experience with this product?

[hbliam]

How much does a fueled up, ducati monster 1100 actually weigh?                                                                      
im considering purchasing a versahaul, which supposedly is good to 500 pounds?  any experience with this product?

The EVO? Supposedly 414 or so, wet.

[DucRS]

I use my Versahauler to carry my S4RS
or my 06 Multistrada quite frequently on 400+ mile trips.

I would recommend using a hefty vehicle to tow with though.
I tow it with a Chevy Tahoe with no problems.

[polivo]

i just found out that I can put more than about 300 pound on the versahaul beucase of my vehilce. Liberty. has nyone tried the front wheel motocycle tow hitches?

[Chucko9-696]

You could bring your bike to a scrap metal recycler, they will weigh it usually for a small fee

[SpikeC]

 Ya, butt can you then get the bike back??

[Buckethead]

If your bathroom scale will read up to 300 lbs, you can use that. Weigh the front, weigh the back, then add em up.

[Triple J]

If your bathroom scale will read up to 300 lbs, you can use that. Weigh the front, weigh the back, then add em up.

+1

[hbliam]

Rather then start an argument about how accurate that method is we can just use this:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394197

[LowThudd]

Rather then start an argument about how accurate that method is we can just use this:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394197

That was a good read. I honestly did not think the single scale method would be accurate. Lesson learned.

[BoDiddley]

Rather then start an argument about how accurate that method is we can just use this:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394197

It like hypnotizes you and you can't quit!

Later > Curious to see if it worked,  easy to do with pit bull stands I just slid the scale under the tire and let it down.  

I got 217.5 on the rear tire and 203.5 on the front, which seems a bit heavy > 421lbs. wet full tank.



Dry weight of the bike was 390lbs.
A gallon of gas weighs 6.073 / 3.3 gallon  (Caswell) you get 20.04 lbs for a total of 410lbs.

Are Termi's heavier than stock?

Suburban bars, rear fender but then I took off a few things which would probably even it all out
so 410 should be close.

11 lbs. off with the scales unless I am forgetting something.  

polivo : I wouldn't use the scales if you need it close.

I'm grabbing a beer after all that thinking!

[Howie]

I wouldn't expect the 2 scale method to be 100% accurate.  Nor would I expect the weight listed by Ducati to be accurate either.  The 1999 Monster 750 and the 2001 are listed as the same weight.  '01 grew another rotor and caliper.  Also got lighter (not much) wheels.  Same exact weight?  Not likely.  Ducati lists the Penigale S at 414 lbs, Motorcycle Consumer News weighed it at 425.  Maybe the extra 11 lbs are the US only reflectors 

[Triple J]

^^^

Exactly...Ducati is very optimistic on their weights, as are most manufacturers.

[Grampa]

it weighs the same as a witch

[LowThudd]

But how much does an African Swallow carrying a coconut weigh?