2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition vs DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition
85 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss
15 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition
36.5 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss
62.5 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition
88.3 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss
14.3 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition
99 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss
25 pts

New rider friendly

2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition
35 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss
53.5 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition 83 cm Lowest seat here
  • DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss 83.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 155 hp (DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss) up to 214 hp (2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition).
  • Torque spans 104 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss) up to 113 Nm (2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition).
  • Weight spans 197 kg (DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss) to 200 kg (2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss
Brand HONDA DUCATI
Model Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss
Engine size 1000cc 1000cc
Power 214hp 155hp
Torque 113nm. 104nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 200kg 197kg
Front brake 330mm disc with radial-mount Brembo Stylema R 4-piston caliper Dual 320mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers)
Rear brake 220mm disc with Brembo 2-Piston caliper 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers)
Seat height (cm) 83cm 83.5cm
Front tyre 120/70-ZR17 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Corsa
Rear tyre 200/55-ZR17 180/60ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Corsa
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Ohlins NPX S-EC3.0 43mm telescopic fork with preload, compression and rebound adjustments, 125mm stroke. Öhlins NIX30 43mm, TiN-coated, fully adjustable.
Rear suspension PIRE:DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP (V3) BS:RS11 Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 mono shock.
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 345km/h 280km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 16.5 L – 6.7 L/100km 17 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $26749 $22995
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View DUCATI price list
Extra features

Headlights : LED

12v Socket : Optional (USB)

Ignition System :  Electronic, digital transistor

Instruments : TFT Full Color

Tail Light : LED

USB Socket : Optional

Security: Smart Key

-Riding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Automatic tire calibration.

-Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Daytime Running Light (DRL) with Full LED lighting, Öhlins steering damper, Auto-off indicators, Lithium-ion battery, Carbon fiber and titanium exhaust end cap.

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2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition vs 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss: listed specifications

The 2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition and 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss are closely matched in weight and displacement, while the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition and Panigale V2 Bayliss have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition has a clear listed power advantage (214 hp vs 155 hp).

Torque

CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition has a modest listed torque advantage (113 Nm vs 104 Nm).

Listed top speed

CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition has a clear listed top-speed advantage (345 km/h vs 280 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition and Panigale V2 Bayliss have very similar listed weights (200 kg vs 197 kg). CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition and Panigale V2 Bayliss have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque and listed top speed, while displacement, weight and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition vs DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss?

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition is listed at 345 km/h (214 mph) vs 280 km/h (174 mph) for DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss.

Which has more horsepower, Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition or DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss?

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition has 214 hp compared with 155 hp on the DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition or DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss?

DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss is lighter at 197 kg vs 200 kg for Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition.

Which is better, Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition or DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.