Ducati 999 S vs Aprilia SL 1000 Falco (2005)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 999 Sstacks up against the Aprilia SL 1000 Falco. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati 999 S | Aprilia SL 1000 Falco |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2005 | 2005 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Horsepower | 143 hp | 114 hp |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Weight | 186 kg | 189 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 37 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 L | 4.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 1-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 |
Ducati 999 S vs Aprilia SL 1000 Falco — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati 999 S and the Aprilia SL 1000 Falco usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 999 S brings 143 hp in a 186 kg package, while the Aprilia SL 1000 Falco counters with 114 hp at 189 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: