Honda CBR 900 RR (reduced effect #2) vs Ducati 899 Panigale (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR 900 RR (reduced effect #2)stacks up against the Ducati 899 Panigale. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR 900 RR (reduced effect #2)Ducati 899 Panigale
Model year19922015
Price
Engine892 cc898 cc
Horsepower50 hp148 hp
Torque99 Nm
Weight169 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Tires30/70-16 / 180/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/60-ZR17

Honda CBR 900 RR (reduced effect #2) vs Ducati 899 Panigale — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR 900 RR (reduced effect #2) and the Ducati 899 Panigale usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR 900 RR (reduced effect #2) brings 50 hp, while the Ducati 899 Panigale counters with 148 hp at 169 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: