Ducati Multistrada 1100S vs Bimota DB5 Borsalino (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Multistrada 1100Sstacks up against the Bimota DB5 Borsalino. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Multistrada 1100SBimota DB5 Borsalino
Model year20092008
Price
Engine1078 cc1079 cc
Horsepower94 hp95 hp
Torque103 Nm103 Nm
Weight196 kg169 kg
Seat height34 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Bremo, gold
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Bremo, gold
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Ducati Multistrada 1100S vs Bimota DB5 Borsalino — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Multistrada 1100S and the Bimota DB5 Borsalino usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada 1100S brings 94 hp in a 196 kg package, while the Bimota DB5 Borsalino counters with 95 hp at 169 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: