Mondial Piega 1000 vs Ducati 998 R (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Mondial Piega 1000stacks up against the Ducati 998 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMondial Piega 1000Ducati 998 R
Model year20022002
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower136 hp139 hp
Torque105 Nm105 Nm
Weight168 kg183 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Mondial Piega 1000 vs Ducati 998 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Mondial Piega 1000 and the Ducati 998 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Mondial Piega 1000 brings 136 hp in a 168 kg package, while the Ducati 998 R counters with 139 hp at 183 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: