| Attribute | Honda VFR 800 1999 × | Ducati 748 Biposto 1999 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1999 | 1999 |
| Make | Honda | Ducati |
| Model | Honda VFR 800 | Ducati 748 Biposto |
| Category | Sport touring | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 781 | 748 |
| Power (kw) | 71.5 | 70.8 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 0.71 | 0.66 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 75 | 75 |
| Bore (mm) | 72 | 88 |
| Stroke (mm) | 48 | 61.5 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 16.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 15.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Compression | 11.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc, combined breaking system | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc, combined breaking system | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 256 | 220 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/60-AR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 127 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 130 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,440 | 1,410 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 238 | 218 |
| Seat height (mm) | 805 | 790 |
| Front percentage of weight | 48.1 | 48.9 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 231 | 244 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 21 | 17 |