Ducati 916 Senna vs Ducati 916 SP (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 916 Sennastacks up against the Ducati 916 SP. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 916 SennaDucati 916 SP
Model year19981997
Price
Engine916 cc916 cc
Horsepower105 hp131 hp
Torque90 Nm
Weight198 kg196 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

Ducati 916 Senna vs Ducati 916 SP — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 916 Senna and the Ducati 916 SP usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 916 Senna brings 105 hp in a 198 kg package, while the Ducati 916 SP counters with 131 hp at 196 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: