Cagiva Navigator 1000 vs Ducati 996 (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Cagiva Navigator 1000stacks up against the Ducati 996. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCagiva Navigator 1000Ducati 996
Model year20062001
Price
Engine996 cc996 cc
Horsepower97 hp113 hp
Torque88 Nm96 Nm
Weight210 kg198 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/60-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Cagiva Navigator 1000 vs Ducati 996 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Cagiva Navigator 1000 and the Ducati 996 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Cagiva Navigator 1000 brings 97 hp in a 210 kg package, while the Ducati 996 counters with 113 hp at 198 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: