Ducati Multistrada 1100 vs Bimota DB6 R (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Multistrada 1100Bimota DB6 R
Model year20092011
Price
Engine1078 cc1079 cc
Horsepower94 hp
Torque103 Nm
Weight170 kg
Seat height34 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.2 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 / 180/70-ZR17

Ducati Multistrada 1100 vs Bimota DB6 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Multistrada 1100 and the Bimota DB6 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada 1100 brings 94 hp, while the Bimota DB6 R counters with its own power figure at 170 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: