Ducati Monster 1200 vs Bimota DB9 Brivido S (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 1200stacks up against the Bimota DB9 Brivido S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 1200Bimota DB9 Brivido S
Model year20192017
Price
Engine1198 cc1198 cc
Horsepower150 hp162 hp
Torque126 Nm131 Nm
Weight187 kg177 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc. Brembo calipers four pistons, four separates pads, radial pump.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Bremo 2-pistons
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Ducati Monster 1200 vs Bimota DB9 Brivido S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 1200 and the Bimota DB9 Brivido S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 1200 brings 150 hp in a 187 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: