Ducati 999 R vs Honda RC51 (2006)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 999 Rstacks up against the Honda RC51. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati 999 R | Honda RC51 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2005 | 2006 |
| Price | — | $11,999 |
| Engine | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Horsepower | 150 hp | — |
| Torque | 119 Nm | — |
| Weight | 181 kg | 199 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 L | 4.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 |
Ducati 999 R vs Honda RC51 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati 999 R and the Honda RC51 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 999 R brings 150 hp in a 181 kg package, while the Honda RC51 counters with its own power figure at 199 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: