Aprilia Tuono 1000 R FACTORY vs Ducati 999 (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Tuono 1000 R FACTORYstacks up against the Ducati 999. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Tuono 1000 R FACTORYDucati 999
Model year20102005
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower137 hp140 hp
Torque107 Nm111 Nm
Weight181 kg186 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17. / 180/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Aprilia Tuono 1000 R FACTORY vs Ducati 999 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Tuono 1000 R FACTORY and the Ducati 999 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Tuono 1000 R FACTORY brings 137 hp in a 181 kg package, while the Ducati 999 counters with 140 hp at 186 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: