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The 1098R stomps all over the CBR until the Ducati's rev limiter kicks in at 10,250 rpm, where the Honda keeps going for an additional 2500 rpm. The Ducati certainly has the edge at low rpm, but the Honda's overrev lets it run shorter overall gearing, and the two bikes feel equally powerful on the track.
Ducati 1098R And Honda CBR1000R - Red Rockets