Ducati 900ss vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati 900ss vs Ducati Supersport 950. Ducati 900ss: 73 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 188 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, 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
Ducati 900ss
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
188 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
73 hp @ 7,000 rpm
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
188 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 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
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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