Aprilia RST 1000 Futura vs Honda CBR 1000 F (2005)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RST 1000 FuturaHonda CBR 1000 F
Model year20052000
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower114 hp135 hp
Torque96 Nm104 Nm
Weight189 kg235 kg
Seat height37 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission1-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipersDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipersSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Aprilia RST 1000 Futura vs Honda CBR 1000 F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura and the Honda CBR 1000 F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura brings 114 hp in a 189 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: