Ducati Supersport 1000 DS vs Bimota DB5 Mille (2007)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Supersport 1000 DSstacks up against the Bimota DB5 Mille. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati Supersport 1000 DS | Bimota DB5 Mille |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2006 | 2007 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 992 cc | 992 cc |
| Horsepower | 94 hp | 92 hp |
| Torque | 10 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Weight | 179 kg | 156 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Bremo |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. bremo |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 |
Ducati Supersport 1000 DS vs Bimota DB5 Mille — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati Supersport 1000 DS and the Bimota DB5 Mille usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Supersport 1000 DS brings 94 hp in a 179 kg package, while the Bimota DB5 Mille counters with 92 hp at 156 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: