Ducati Superbike 999R Xerox vs Honda RC 51 - RTV 1000 R (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Superbike 999R Xeroxstacks up against the Honda RC 51 - RTV 1000 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Superbike 999R XeroxHonda RC 51 - RTV 1000 R
Model year20062004
Price$11,599
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower148 hp
Torque12 Nm
Weight181 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Ducati Superbike 999R Xerox vs Honda RC 51 - RTV 1000 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Superbike 999R Xerox and the Honda RC 51 - RTV 1000 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Superbike 999R Xerox brings 148 hp in a 181 kg package, while the Honda RC 51 - RTV 1000 R counters with its own power figure.

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: