Ducati 916 SP vs Honda CBR929RR (2000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 916 SPstacks up against the Honda CBR929RR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 916 SPHonda CBR929RR
Model year19972000
Price
Engine916 cc929 cc
Horsepower131 hp120 hp
Weight196 kg172 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

Ducati 916 SP vs Honda CBR929RR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 916 SP and the Honda CBR929RR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 916 SP brings 131 hp in a 196 kg package, while the Honda CBR929RR counters with 120 hp at 172 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: