Ducati Superbike 1098 S Tricolore vs Bimota SB 6 (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Superbike 1098 S Tricolorestacks up against the Bimota SB 6. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Superbike 1098 S TricoloreBimota SB 6
Model year20072000
Price$9,500
Engine1099 cc1100 cc
Horsepower160 hp160 hp
Torque123 Nm
Weight171 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Ducati Superbike 1098 S Tricolore vs Bimota SB 6 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Superbike 1098 S Tricolore and the Bimota SB 6 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Superbike 1098 S Tricolore brings 160 hp in a 171 kg package, while the Bimota SB 6 counters with 160 hp.

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: