Ducati St4s vs Honda Vfr800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati St4s vs Honda Vfr800. Ducati St4s: 117 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 St4s
Honda Vfr800
Horsepower (hp)
117 hp
107 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
88 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
255 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
235 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
117 hp @ 9,500 rpm
107 hp @ 10,250 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
88 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
255 km/h
240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati St4s
7.8/10
"Buy with full history or walk away immediately."
Pros
+Testastretta engine is sensational
+Genuinely comfortable for touring
+Razor-sharp Ducati handling
Cons
−Expensive mandatory desmo services
−Electrical reliability is questionable
−Parts availability getting difficult
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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