Ducati 748 SPS vs Honda NR 750 (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 748 SPSstacks up against the Honda NR 750. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 748 SPSHonda NR 750
Model year19981992
Price——
Engine748 cc748 cc
Horsepower104 hp125 hp
Torque80 Nm—
Weight194 kg—
Seat height31 mm—
Fuel capacity—4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires—130/70-16 / 180/55-17

Ducati 748 SPS vs Honda NR 750 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 748 SPS and the Honda NR 750 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 748 SPS brings 104 hp in a 194 kg package, while the Honda NR 750 counters with 125 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: