Ducati 999 vs Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati 999
Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade
Horsepower (hp)
124 hp
178 hp
Torque (Nm)
99 Nm
114 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
201 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
124 hp @ 9,750 rpm
178 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2017+ model; earlier models ~172 hp)
Torque
99 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
114 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
201 kg (wet/curb weight, 2017 standard model)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx 13.3 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati 999
8.0/10
"Buy it right and the 999 rewards like almost nothing else."
Pros
+Testastretta engine is exceptional
+Chassis balance genuinely brilliant
+Depreciation works in your favour
Cons
−Desmo service costs sting
−Neglected examples everywhere
−Ergonomics punish longer rides
Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade
8.5/10
"A genuinely brilliant sportsbike that demands respect and rewards skill."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Incredible high-rpm power delivery
+Sharp, communicative chassis feedback
Cons
−Punishing on long commutes
−Older stator units fail
−Aging suspension needs rebuilding