Ducati 916 SPS vs Brough Superior Pendine Sand Racer (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 916 SPSstacks up against the Brough Superior Pendine Sand Racer. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 916 SPSBrough Superior Pendine Sand Racer
Model year19982023
Price
Engine996 cc997 cc
Horsepower123 hp102 hp
Torque101 Nm87 Nm
Weight190 kg186 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-R19 / 170/60-R17

Ducati 916 SPS vs Brough Superior Pendine Sand Racer — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 916 SPS and the Brough Superior Pendine Sand Racer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 916 SPS brings 123 hp in a 190 kg package, while the Brough Superior Pendine Sand Racer counters with 102 hp at 186 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: