Ducati Monster 1100 vs Bimota DB6 Borsalino (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 1100stacks up against the Bimota DB6 Borsalino. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 1100Bimota DB6 Borsalino
Model year20102008
Price$17,370
Engine1078 cc1079 cc
Horsepower94 hp95 hp
Torque76 Nm105 Nm
Weight169 kg185 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Bremo
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. bremo
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati Monster 1100 vs Bimota DB6 Borsalino — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 1100 and the Bimota DB6 Borsalino usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 1100 brings 94 hp in a 169 kg package, while the Bimota DB6 Borsalino counters with 95 hp at 185 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: