Ducati SportClassic 1000 S vs Ducati GT 1000 (1000)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati SportClassic 1000 SDucati GT 1000
Model year20082007
Price
Engine992 cc992 cc
Horsepower91 hp91 hp
Torque91 Nm
Weight181 kg185 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-R17 / 180/55-R17 120/70-R17 / 180/55-R17

Ducati SportClassic 1000 S vs Ducati GT 1000 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati SportClassic 1000 S and the Ducati GT 1000 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati SportClassic 1000 S brings 91 hp in a 181 kg package, while the Ducati GT 1000 counters with 91 hp at 185 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: