Bimota DB9 Brivido vs Ducati Monster (1200)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota DB9 Brividostacks up against the Ducati Monster. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota DB9 BrividoDucati Monster
Model year20192026
Price$12,995
Engine1198 cc937 cc
Horsepower162 hp111 hp
Torque131 Nm93 Nm
Weight177 kg188 kg
Seat height32 mm820 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L14.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed manual
Front brakesDouble disc. Brembo calipers four pistons, four separates pads, radial pump.Dual 320mm discs
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo 2-pistonsSingle 245mm disc
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear

Bimota DB9 Brivido vs Ducati Monster — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota DB9 Brivido and the Ducati Monster usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota DB9 Brivido brings 162 hp in a 177 kg package, 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: