Ducati 1199 Panigale vs Bimota DB8 Biposto (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 1199 Panigalestacks up against the Bimota DB8 Biposto. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati 1199 Panigale | Bimota DB8 Biposto |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2014 | 2013 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1198 cc | 1198 cc |
| Horsepower | 195 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Weight | 167 kg | 177 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 4.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. | Double disc. Floating disc 4 piston radial Brembo caliper. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. 2 piston Brembo calipers |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 |
Ducati 1199 Panigale vs Bimota DB8 Biposto — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati 1199 Panigale and the Bimota DB8 Biposto usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 1199 Panigale brings 195 hp in a 167 kg package, while the Bimota DB8 Biposto counters with 170 hp at 177 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: