Honda CBR 900 RR (reduced effect) vs Ducati 899 Panigale (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR 900 RR (reduced effect)stacks up against the Ducati 899 Panigale. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR 900 RR (reduced effect)Ducati 899 Panigale
Model year19922015
Price
Engine892 cc898 cc
Horsepower100 hp148 hp
Torque99 Nm
Weight169 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Tires30/70-16 / 180/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/60-ZR17

Honda CBR 900 RR (reduced effect) vs Ducati 899 Panigale — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR 900 RR (reduced effect) and the Ducati 899 Panigale usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR 900 RR (reduced effect) brings 100 hp, while the Ducati 899 Panigale counters with 148 hp at 169 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: