Honda VTR 1000 F Super Hawk vs Ducati 996 SPS (2005)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VTR 1000 F Super Hawkstacks up against the Ducati 996 SPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda VTR 1000 F Super Hawk | Ducati 996 SPS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2005 | 2000 |
| Price | $8,999 | — |
| Engine | 996 cc | 996 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 123 hp |
| Torque | — | 99 Nm |
| Weight | 193 kg | 187 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 L | 4.5 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Full-floating. 4-piston calipers. | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 1-piston calipers | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 | — |
Honda VTR 1000 F Super Hawk vs Ducati 996 SPS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda VTR 1000 F Super Hawk and the Ducati 996 SPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VTR 1000 F Super Hawk brings its published horsepower 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: