Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade vs Ducati 999 Superbike (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR1000RR Firebladestacks up against the Ducati 999 Superbike. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR1000RR FirebladeDucati 999 Superbike
Model year20192006
Price
Engine999 cc998 cc
Horsepower189 hp138 hp
Torque114 Nm11 Nm
Weight186 kg
Seat height33 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper. Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade vs Ducati 999 Superbike — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade and the Ducati 999 Superbike usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade brings 189 hp, while the Ducati 999 Superbike counters with 138 hp at 186 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: