Bimota DB5 Mille vs Ducati Supersport 1000 DS Full-fairing (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota DB5 Millestacks up against the Ducati Supersport 1000 DS Full-fairing. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota DB5 MilleDucati Supersport 1000 DS Full-fairing
Model year20072003
Price
Engine992 cc992 cc
Horsepower92 hp86 hp
Torque85 Nm88 Nm
Weight156 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. BremoDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Bimota DB5 Mille vs Ducati Supersport 1000 DS Full-fairing — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota DB5 Mille and the Ducati Supersport 1000 DS Full-fairing usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota DB5 Mille brings 92 hp in a 156 kg package, while the Ducati Supersport 1000 DS Full-fairing counters with 86 hp.

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: