Bimota Hb3 vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota Hb3 vs Ducati Supersport 950. Bimota Hb3: ~60 hp @ 9,500 rpm (Honda CBX550F engine, slightly tuned) hp, ~175 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ducati Supersport 950: 110 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota Hb3
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
60 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
~60 hp @ 9,500 rpm (Honda CBX550F engine, slightly tuned)
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
~52 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~185 km/h (estimated)
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~175 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (estimated real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bimota Hb3
8.5/10
"An exotic masterpiece that rewards obsessive owners and punishes casual ones."
Pros
+Exceptional chassis feedback and feel
+Head-turning exotic rarity
+Honda engine reliability underneath
Cons
−Parts near-impossible to source
−Italian electrics are nightmarish
−Eye-watering specialist labour costs
Ducati Supersport 950
8.2/10
"The most liveable Ducati you can buy used today."
Pros
+Torquey, usable V-twin character
+Surprisingly comfortable ergonomics
+Stunning Italian styling
Cons
−Expensive mandatory valve services
−Heat soak in traffic significant
−Premium parts and labor costs
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