Ducati Monster S2R 1000 vs Bimota Tesi 2D (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster S2R 1000stacks up against the Bimota Tesi 2D. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster S2R 1000Bimota Tesi 2D
Model year20082007
Price
Engine992 cc992 cc
Horsepower94 hp92 hp
Torque94 Nm92 Nm
Weight178 kg149 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L2.6 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 S2R 1000 vs Bimota Tesi 2D — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster S2R 1000 and the Bimota Tesi 2D usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster S2R 1000 brings 94 hp in a 178 kg package, while the Bimota Tesi 2D counters with 92 hp at 149 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: