Ducati Monster 1200 R vs Bimota DB9 Brivido S (2019)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 1200 Rstacks up against the Bimota DB9 Brivido S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati Monster 1200 R | Bimota DB9 Brivido S |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2019 | 2017 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1198 cc | 1198 cc |
| Horsepower | 152 hp | 162 hp |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Weight | 180 kg | 177 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.6 L | 4.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Brembo. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. | Double disc. Brembo calipers four pistons, four separates pads, radial pump. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Brembo. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Bremo 2-pistons |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 |
Ducati Monster 1200 R vs Bimota DB9 Brivido S — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati Monster 1200 R and the Bimota DB9 Brivido S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 1200 R brings 152 hp in a 180 kg package, while the Bimota DB9 Brivido S counters with 162 hp at 177 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: