Ducati SS 750 Supersport vs Honda RVF 750 (RC-45) (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati SS 750 Supersportstacks up against the Honda RVF 750 (RC-45). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati SS 750 SupersportHonda RVF 750 (RC-45)
Model year20021999
Price
Engine748 cc749 cc
Horsepower64 hp120 hp
Torque60 Nm
Weight183 kg195 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Ducati SS 750 Supersport vs Honda RVF 750 (RC-45) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati SS 750 Supersport and the Honda RVF 750 (RC-45) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati SS 750 Supersport brings 64 hp in a 183 kg package, while the Honda RVF 750 (RC-45) counters with 120 hp at 195 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: