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Bimota BB3 vs Ducati Monster 1200: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Bimota BB3 (2016-2018) and the Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

  • Power: Bimota BB3 200 hp, Ducati Monster 1200 150 hp.
  • Torque: Bimota BB3 112 Nm, Ducati Monster 1200 126.2 Nm.
  • Weight: Bimota BB3 179 kg, Ducati Monster 1200 185 kg.
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Key figures

Power hp

  • Bimota BB3 (2016-2018)200 (best)
  • Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020)150

Torque Nm

  • Bimota BB3 (2016-2018)112
  • Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020)126.2 (best)

Weight kg

  • Bimota BB3 (2016-2018)179 (best)
  • Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020)185

Full specs

Specification
Una motocicletta Bimota BB3 all'EICMA 2013, Milano — photo by https://www.flickr.com/photos/klausnahr/
Bimota BB3
2016-2018
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2014 Ducati Monster 1200 on display at the Seattle International Motorcycle Show — photo by Dennis Bratland
Ducati Monster 1200
2017-2020 · S
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CategoryNakedNaked
Years2016-20182017-2020
Engine999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches), In-line four, four-stroke, BMW engine, Injection1,198cc Testastretta 11° DS L-twin, Euro4-compliant revision with new throttle bodies and twin exhaust silencers; desmodromic, 4 valves/cylinder, liquid-cooled. Bore x stroke 106.0mm x 67.9mm.
Cylinders42
Displacement999 cc1,198 cc
Power200 hp @ 13,000 rpmBest150 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 9,750 rpm126.2 Nm @ 7,750 rpmBest
Transmission6-speed, Multidisc with antislip system, Chain (final drive)6-speed manual gearbox with wet multiplate slipper clutch, chain final drive, bi-directional quickshifter standard.
Final drivechainchain
Weight179 kg (dry)Best185 kg (dry)
Seat height828 mm795 mm
Fuel capacity18 LBest16.5 L
Front suspensionOhlins 43mm preload -fully adjustable and DLC treated upside-down forks48mm Öhlins fully adjustable upside-down fork
Rear suspensionÖhlins TTX monoshock, adjustable in pre-load, rebound and compression dampingÖhlins fully adjustable monoshock, single-sided swingarm
Brake systemABSBosch cornering ABS (IMU-based)
Front brakeDouble disc. ABS. Brembo calipers four pistons, four separates pads, radial pump., 320 mm2 x 330mm discs, Brembo M50 monobloc 4-piston radial calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc. ABS. Bremo 2-pistons, 230 mm245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front tire120/70-ZR17120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III)
Rear tire190/55-ZR17190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III)
QuickshifterNot availableYes
Launch priceNot availableUSD 16,995 (US MSRP at 2017 Euro4 relaunch)