Highland DirtTrac 950 vs Honda CB1000C (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Highland DirtTrac 950stacks up against the Honda CB1000C. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHighland DirtTrac 950Honda CB1000C
Model year20091983
Price$3,648
Engine950 cc973 cc
Horsepower85 hp89 hp
Torque104 Nm61 Nm
Weight129 kg
Seat height28 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed10-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Beringer six piston caliperDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo caliperSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 160/60-17 110/90-18 / 140/90-16

Highland DirtTrac 950 vs Honda CB1000C — which should you buy?

Picking between the Highland DirtTrac 950 and the Honda CB1000C usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Highland DirtTrac 950 brings 85 hp in a 129 kg package, while the Honda CB1000C counters with 89 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: