Honda Rc51 Sp1 vs Ducati 999
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rc51 Sp1 vs Ducati 999. Honda Rc51 Sp1: 136 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 201 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Ducati 999: 124 hp @ 9,750 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rc51 Sp1
Ducati 999
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
124 hp
Torque (Nm)
102 Nm
99 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
201 kg
198 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
136 hp @ 10,000 rpm
124 hp @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
102 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
99 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
270 km/h
Weight
201 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approx 13.3 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Rc51 Sp1
8.0/10
"A flawed masterpiece that rewards patient, experienced owners who research thoroughly."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin soundtrack
+Honda reliability versus competitors
+Appreciating collector value
Cons
−Expensive valve service intervals
−SP1 fueling rough below 4000rpm
−Frame crack history on track bikes
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
Top 10 Accessories
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