Ducati 916 Strada vs Honda CBR 900 RR (1999)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 916 Stradastacks up against the Honda CBR 900 RR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 916 StradaHonda CBR 900 RR
Model year19951999
Price
Engine916 cc918 cc
Horsepower114 hp125 hp
Torque94 Nm
Weight195 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires130/70-ZR16 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati 916 Strada vs Honda CBR 900 RR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 916 Strada and the Honda CBR 900 RR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 916 Strada brings 114 hp in a 195 kg package, while the Honda CBR 900 RR counters with 125 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: