Bimota DB6 Delirio vs Ducati Monster 1000 S (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota DB6 Deliriostacks up against the Ducati Monster 1000 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota DB6 DelirioDucati Monster 1000 S
Model year20112005
Price
Engine1078 cc992 cc
Horsepower91 hp94 hp
Torque88 Nm96 Nm
Weight180 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. BremoSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Bimota DB6 Delirio vs Ducati Monster 1000 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota DB6 Delirio and the Ducati Monster 1000 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota DB6 Delirio brings 91 hp, while the Ducati Monster 1000 S counters with 94 hp at 180 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: