Built around Ducati's sport motorcycle platform, the 2004 Ducati Supersport 800 features a 803 cc (49 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 74.5 HP (54.4 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 70 Nm (51.6 lb-ft) at 6,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 92.8 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,250 rpm) and peak power (8,250 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Supersport 800 measures 185.4 kg (409 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.4 HP/kg (2.49 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,405 mm (55.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2003 to 2004, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
92.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.4 HP/kg (2.49 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,250–8,250 rpm
Standover Height
815 mm (32.1 in)
Engine
Displacement803.0 ccm (49.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power74.5 HP (54.4 kW)) @ 8250 RPM
Torque70.0 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.6 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM
Seat Height815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Overall Length2030 mm (79.9 inches)
Fuel Capacity16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons)
Reserve Fuel4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Other
Color OptionsMetallic grey. Tank: Red, yellow
Notes
The 800 is the exciting entry to the family. Easy to handle, but high in performance, it sports a fuel-injected Desmo engine and trellis frame to ensure thrilling performance, low fuel consumption and confidence inspiring Ducati handling. Powered by the classic, air-cooled, fuel-injected, Desmo L-twin engine with a six-speed gearbox, the Supersport 800 delivers exciting performance from idle to redline.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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