Aprilia Falco 1000 SL vs Honda CBR 1000 F (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Falco 1000 SLstacks up against the Honda CBR 1000 F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Falco 1000 SLHonda CBR 1000 F
Model year20032000
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower118 hp135 hp
Torque96 Nm104 Nm
Weight190 kg235 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.6 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc

Aprilia Falco 1000 SL vs Honda CBR 1000 F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Falco 1000 SL and the Honda CBR 1000 F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Falco 1000 SL brings 118 hp in a 190 kg package, while the Honda CBR 1000 F counters with 135 hp at 235 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: