Bimota DB 4 vs Ducati 900 SS (1999)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota DB 4stacks up against the Ducati 900 SS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota DB 4Ducati 900 SS
Model year19991998
Price
Engine904 cc904 cc
Horsepower80 hp84 hp
Torque81 Nm
Weight165 kg188 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

Bimota DB 4 vs Ducati 900 SS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota DB 4 and the Ducati 900 SS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota DB 4 brings 80 hp in a 165 kg package, while the Ducati 900 SS counters with 84 hp at 188 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: