Bimota BB3 vs KTM 990 Super Duke (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota BB3stacks up against the KTM 990 Super Duke. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota BB3KTM 990 Super Duke
Model year20182011
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower200 hp118 hp
Torque112 Nm100 Nm
Weight179 kg186 kg
Seat height33 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Brembo calipers four pistons, four separates pads, radial pump.Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Brembo 2-pistonsSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 180/55-ZR17

Bimota BB3 vs KTM 990 Super Duke — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota BB3 and the KTM 990 Super Duke usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota BB3 brings 200 hp in a 179 kg package, while the KTM 990 Super Duke counters with 118 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: