Bimota DB9 Brivido vs Ducati Monster 1200: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Bimota DB9 Brivido (2019) and the Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Bimota DB9 Brivido 162 hp, Ducati Monster 1200 150 hp.
- Torque: Bimota DB9 Brivido 131.4 Nm, Ducati Monster 1200 126.2 Nm.
- Weight: Bimota DB9 Brivido 177 kg, Ducati Monster 1200 185 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Bimota DB9 Brivido (2019)162 (best)
- Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020)150
Torque Nm
- Bimota DB9 Brivido (2019)131.4 (best)
- Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020)126.2
Weight kg
- Bimota DB9 Brivido (2019)177 (best)
- Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020)185
Full specs
| Specification |  2019 Remove |  2017-2020 · S Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2019 | 2017-2020 |
| Engine | 1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, Ducati engine, Injection. Athena | 1,198cc 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. |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,198 cc | 1,198 cc |
| Power | 162 hp @ 9,500 rpmBest | 150 hp @ 9,250 rpm |
| Torque | 131.4 Nm @ 7,700 rpmBest | 126.2 Nm @ 7,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Wet multi-disc, Chain (final drive) | 6-speed manual gearbox with wet multiplate slipper clutch, chain final drive, bi-directional quickshifter standard. |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 177 kg (dry)Best | 185 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 795 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18 LBest | 16.5 L |
| Front suspension | Ohlins 43mm preload -fully adjustable and DLC treated upside-down forks | 48mm Öhlins fully adjustable upside-down fork |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins preload-fully adjustable top and lower speed monoshock | Öhlins fully adjustable monoshock, single-sided swingarm |
| Brake system | Not available | Bosch cornering ABS (IMU-based) |
| Front brake | Double disc. Brembo calipers four pistons, four separates pads, radial pump., 320 mm | 2 x 330mm discs, Brembo M50 monobloc 4-piston radial calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc. Bremo 2-pistons, 230 mm | 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III) |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 | 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III) |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Yes |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 16,995 (US MSRP at 2017 Euro4 relaunch) |