Ducati 900ss vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati 900ss vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Ducati 900ss: 73 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 188 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Bmw S 1000 Rr: 210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam) hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati 900ss
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
188 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
73 hp @ 7,000 rpm
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
188 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated typical real-world average
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati 900ss
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic that punishes neglect and rewards diligent ownership hard."
Pros
+Addictive desmodue torque delivery
+Timeless Italian styling
+Predictable, communicative chassis
Cons
−Expensive desmo valve services
−Notorious electrical unreliability
−Hard seat for distance
Bmw S 1000 Rr
9.0/10
"Unbeatable superbike if you buy one with full history."
Pros
+Class-leading electronics suite
+Exceptional engine refinement
+Strong long-term reliability
Cons
−Expensive maintenance costs throughout
−Track damage often hidden
−Upright riding position punishing
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