Bimota Impeto vs Ducati Monster 1200 S Stripe (2017)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBimota ImpetoDucati Monster 1200 S Stripe
Model year20172015
Price
Engine1198 cc1198 cc
Horsepower162 hp145 hp
Torque131 Nm125 Nm
Weight177 kg182 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Brembo radial, 4 pistons calipersDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo 2-pistonsSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Bimota Impeto vs Ducati Monster 1200 S Stripe — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota Impeto and the Ducati Monster 1200 S Stripe usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota Impeto brings 162 hp in a 177 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 1200 S Stripe counters with 145 hp at 182 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: