Ducati 900 SS Super Sport vs Honda CBR 900 RR (1999)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 900 SS Super Sportstacks up against the Honda CBR 900 RR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 900 SS Super SportHonda CBR 900 RR
Model year19921999
Price
Engine904 cc918 cc
Horsepower73 hp125 hp
Torque94 Nm
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.6 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 170/60-17 130/70-ZR16 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati 900 SS Super Sport vs Honda CBR 900 RR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 900 SS Super Sport and the Honda CBR 900 RR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 900 SS Super Sport brings 73 hp, while the Honda CBR 900 RR 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: