Ducati St2 vs Honda Vfr800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati St2 vs Honda Vfr800. Ducati St2: 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Vfr800: 107 hp @ 10,250 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati St2
Honda Vfr800
Horsepower (hp)
83 hp
107 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
88 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
235 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
107 hp @ 10,250 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
88 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati St2
7.5/10
"An honest, rewarding Ducati — but only buy one with receipts."
Pros
+Torquey, characterful V-twin engine
+Genuinely usable touring capability
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Expensive desmo service intervals
−Electrical gremlins on tired examples
−Dealer parts costs hurt
Honda Vfr800
8.5/10
"The ultimate all-rounder — if you buy a properly maintained example."
Pros
+Legendary V4 engine character
+Outstanding long-distance capability
+Exceptional chassis balance
Cons
−VTEC issues if neglected
−Rectifier-regulator reliability concerns
−Heavy for its displacement
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