Ducati St2 vs Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati St2 vs Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm. 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 Vtr1000 Firestorm: 110 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati St2
Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm
Horsepower (hp)
83 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
197 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
240 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L 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 Vtr1000 Firestorm
8.0/10
"A brilliant V-twin that demands a thorough pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Glorious V-twin character
+Sharp, adjustable chassis
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Rear shock always needs work
−Thirsty at 40mpg
−Neglected examples everywhere
Top 10 Accessories
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