Honda CB 1300 S vs Ducati Superleggera V4 (1299)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB 1300 Sstacks up against the Ducati Superleggera V4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB 1300 SDucati Superleggera V4
Model year20192024
Price
Engine1284 cc998 cc
Horsepower114 hp
Torque117 Nm116 Nm
Weight236 kg159 kg
Seat height31 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity5.6 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Brembo
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/60-ZR17

Honda CB 1300 S vs Ducati Superleggera V4 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB 1300 S and the Ducati Superleggera V4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB 1300 S brings 114 hp in a 236 kg package, while the Ducati Superleggera V4 counters with its own power figure at 159 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: