Ducati 999 R vs Mondial Piega 1000 (1000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 999 Rstacks up against the Mondial Piega 1000. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 999 RMondial Piega 1000
Model year20052002
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower150 hp136 hp
Torque119 Nm105 Nm
Weight181 kg168 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.1 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Ducati 999 R vs Mondial Piega 1000 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 999 R and the Mondial Piega 1000 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 999 R brings 150 hp in a 181 kg package, while the Mondial Piega 1000 counters with 136 hp at 168 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: