Ducati Superbike 999R Xerox vs Honda RC51 (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Superbike 999R Xeroxstacks up against the Honda RC51. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Superbike 999R XeroxHonda RC51
Model year20062006
Price$11,999
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower148 hp
Torque12 Nm
Weight181 kg199 kg
Seat height31 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Ducati Superbike 999R Xerox vs Honda RC51 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Superbike 999R Xerox and the Honda RC51 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Superbike 999R Xerox brings 148 hp in a 181 kg package, while the Honda RC51 counters with its own power figure at 199 kg.

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: