Honda Rc51 Sp2 vs Ducati 999
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rc51 Sp2 vs Ducati 999. Honda Rc51 Sp2: 136 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 200 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Sp2
Ducati 999
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
124 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
99 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
200 kg
198 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
136 hp @ 10,000 rpm
124 hp @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
99 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
270 km/h
Weight
200 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approx 13.3 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Rc51 Sp2
8.5/10
"A high-maintenance masterpiece that rewards patient, prepared owners handsomely."
Pros
+Race-bred V-twin character
+Razor-sharp chassis dynamics
+Genuine homologation collectible
Cons
−Brutal valve service intervals
−Scarce clean survivors now
−Punishing around-town ergonomics
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
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