Ducati 999 vs Laverda SFC 1000 (1000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 999stacks up against the Laverda SFC 1000. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 999Laverda SFC 1000
Model year20052004
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower140 hp136 hp
Torque111 Nm105 Nm
Weight186 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 3.50-17 / 6.00-17

Ducati 999 vs Laverda SFC 1000 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 999 and the Laverda SFC 1000 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 999 brings 140 hp in a 186 kg package, while the Laverda SFC 1000 counters with 136 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: