Honda VTR 1000 F vs Ducati 916 SPS (1999)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VTR 1000 Fstacks up against the Ducati 916 SPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VTR 1000 FDucati 916 SPS
Model year19991998
Price
Engine996 cc996 cc
Horsepower110 hp123 hp
Torque96 Nm101 Nm
Weight190 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Honda VTR 1000 F vs Ducati 916 SPS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VTR 1000 F and the Ducati 916 SPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VTR 1000 F brings 110 hp, while the Ducati 916 SPS counters with 123 hp at 190 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: