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

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Superbike 999R XeroxHonda RVT 1000 R - RC 51
Model year20062002
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower148 hp
Torque12 Nm
Weight181 kg195 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

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

Picking between the Ducati Superbike 999R Xerox and the Honda RVT 1000 R - RC 51 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 RVT 1000 R - RC 51 counters with its own power figure 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: