Big Dog Ridgeback vs Skyteam Cobra (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Big Dog Ridgebackstacks up against the Skyteam Cobra. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBig Dog RidgebackSkyteam Cobra
Model year20112009
Price$27,900
Engine1917 cc1917 cc
Weight308 kg
Seat height24 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L6.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston Diff boreSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-pistonSingle disc
TiresMH90-21 / 330/30-R17

Big Dog Ridgeback vs Skyteam Cobra — which should you buy?

Picking between the Big Dog Ridgeback and the Skyteam Cobra usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Big Dog Ridgeback brings its published horsepower in a 308 kg package, while the Skyteam Cobra counters with its own power figure.

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: