Aprilia Falco 1000 SL vs Honda VFR 1000 F 2 (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Falco 1000 SLstacks up against the Honda VFR 1000 F 2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Falco 1000 SLHonda VFR 1000 F 2
Model year20031986
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower118 hp100 hp
Torque96 Nm
Weight190 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.6 L6.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires100/90-18 / 140/80-17

Aprilia Falco 1000 SL vs Honda VFR 1000 F 2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Falco 1000 SL and the Honda VFR 1000 F 2 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 VFR 1000 F 2 counters with 100 hp.

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: