Honda VTR 1000 F FireStorm - Super Hawk vs Ducati 996 SPS (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VTR 1000 F FireStorm - Super Hawkstacks up against the Ducati 996 SPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VTR 1000 F FireStorm - Super HawkDucati 996 SPS
Model year20032000
Price
Engine996 cc996 cc
Horsepower110 hp123 hp
Torque93 Nm99 Nm
Weight193 kg187 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Honda VTR 1000 F FireStorm - Super Hawk vs Ducati 996 SPS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VTR 1000 F FireStorm - Super Hawk and the Ducati 996 SPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VTR 1000 F FireStorm - Super Hawk brings 110 hp in a 193 kg package, while the Ducati 996 SPS counters with 123 hp at 187 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: