Bimota DB9 Brivido vs Ducati Monster 1200 R (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota DB9 Brividostacks up against the Ducati Monster 1200 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota DB9 BrividoDucati Monster 1200 R
Model year20192019
Price
Engine1198 cc1198 cc
Horsepower162 hp152 hp
Torque131 Nm125 Nm
Weight177 kg180 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Brembo calipers four pistons, four separates pads, radial pump.Double disc. ABS. Brembo. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo 2-pistonsSingle disc. ABS. Brembo. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17

Bimota DB9 Brivido vs Ducati Monster 1200 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota DB9 Brivido and the Ducati Monster 1200 R 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 1200 R counters with 152 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: