Ducati Monster 900 vs Bimota DB3 Mantra (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 900stacks up against the Bimota DB3 Mantra. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 900Bimota DB3 Mantra
Model year20012000
Price
Engine904 cc904 cc
Horsepower78 hp80 hp
Torque73 Nm92 Nm
Weight185 kg172 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17

Ducati Monster 900 vs Bimota DB3 Mantra — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 900 and the Bimota DB3 Mantra usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 900 brings 78 hp in a 185 kg package, while the Bimota DB3 Mantra counters with 80 hp at 172 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: