| MSRP | Ducati 1098R | Honda CBR1000RR | |
| $39,995 | $11,599-$11,799 |
| Price as tested | $39,995 | $15,128 |
| ENGINE |
| Type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke 90-degree 4-stroke L-twin
| Liquid-cooled, transverse, 4-stroke four |
| Displacement | 1198cc
| 999cc |
| Bore x stroke | 106.0 x 67.9mm
| 76.0 x 55.1mm |
| Induction | Marelli EFI, single-valve oval throttle bodies equivalent to 64mm dia., two injectors/cyl.
| DSFI, single-valve 46mm throttle bodies, two injectors/cyl. |
| CHASSIS |
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted cartridge fork,
4.7 in. travel
| 43mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.7 in. travel |
| Rear suspension | Single shock absorber, 5.0 in. travel
| Single shock absorber, 5.4 in. travel |
| Front tire | 190/55ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP | 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax
Qualifier PT K |
| Rear tire | 190/55ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP | 190/50ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax
Qualifier NK |
| Rake/trail | 24.3 deg./3.8 in. (97mm)
| 23.3 deg./3.8 in. (96mm) |
| Wheelbase | 56.3 in. (1430mm)
| 55.4 in. (1407mm) |
| Weight | 422 lb. (191kg) wet; 397 lb. (180kg) dry | 430 lb. (195kg) wet; 402 lb. (182kg) dry |