Bmw K 1300 S vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1300 S vs Ducati Supersport 950. Bmw K 1300 S: 175 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 254 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 280 km/h (electronically limited; 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
Bmw K 1300 S
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
175 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
280 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
254 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
175 hp @ 9,250 rpm
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,250 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
280 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
254 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1300 S
8.5/10
"A flawed masterpiece that rewards meticulous maintenance with genuine greatness."
Pros
+Ferocious, silky inline-four
+Exceptional high-speed stability
+Duolever front end precision
Cons
−ESA units fail expensively
−Throttle bodies need frequent sync
−Coolant pipe cracking issues
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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