Bimota DB6 Delirio vs Ducati Monster (1000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota DB6 Deliriostacks up against the Ducati Monster. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota DB6 DelirioDucati Monster
Model year20112026
Price$12,995
Engine1078 cc937 cc
Horsepower91 hp111 hp
Torque88 Nm93 Nm
Weight188 kg
Seat height32 mm820 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L14.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed manual
Front brakesDouble disc. BremoDual 320mm discs
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle 245mm disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear

Bimota DB6 Delirio vs Ducati Monster — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota DB6 Delirio and the Ducati Monster usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota DB6 Delirio brings 91 hp, while the Ducati Monster counters with 111 hp at 188 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: