Bimota DB6 Delirio vs Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBimota DB6 DelirioDucati Multistrada 1000 DS
Model year20112006
Price
Engine1078 cc992 cc
Horsepower91 hp91 hp
Torque88 Nm9 Nm
Weight196 kg
Seat height32 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. BremoDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Bimota DB6 Delirio vs Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota DB6 Delirio and the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota DB6 Delirio brings 91 hp, while the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS counters with 91 hp at 196 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: