Ducati Superleggera V4 vs Honda CB1000R 5Four (2024)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Superleggera V4stacks up against the Honda CB1000R 5Four. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Superleggera V4Honda CB1000R 5Four
Model year20242021
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower144 hp
Torque116 Nm104 Nm
Weight159 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. BremboDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/60-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Ducati Superleggera V4 vs Honda CB1000R 5Four — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Superleggera V4 and the Honda CB1000R 5Four usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Superleggera V4 brings its published horsepower in a 159 kg package, while the Honda CB1000R 5Four counters with 144 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: