Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABS vs Ducati Superbike 999R Xerox (2013)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABSstacks up against the Ducati Superbike 999R Xerox. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABS | Ducati Superbike 999R Xerox |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2013 | 2006 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 148 hp |
| Torque | — | 12 Nm |
| Weight | — | 181 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.7 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper, Combined ABS and sintered metal pads | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 |
Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABS vs Ducati Superbike 999R Xerox — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABS and the Ducati Superbike 999R Xerox usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABS brings its published horsepower, while the Ducati Superbike 999R Xerox counters with 148 hp at 181 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: