Bimota Kb4 vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota Kb4 vs Ducati Supersport 950. Bimota Kb4: 140 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~240 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Kb4
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
140 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
140 hp @ 10,000 rpm
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~240 km/h (estimated)
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bimota Kb4
7.5/10
"An exotic gamble that rewards obsessive buyers with deep pockets."
Pros
+Stunning hand-built Italian bodywork
+Bulletproof Kawasaki engine reliability
+Razor-sharp trellis frame handling
Cons
−Eye-watering Bimota-specific parts costs
−Very limited specialist knowledge available
−Patchy small-batch build quality
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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