Ducati 900ss vs Triumph Daytona 955i
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati 900ss vs Triumph Daytona 955i. Ducati 900ss: 73 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 188 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Triumph Daytona 955i: 147 hp @ 10,700 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati 900ss
Triumph Daytona 955i
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
147 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
188 kg
198 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
73 hp @ 7,000 rpm
147 hp @ 10,700 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
100 Nm @ 8,200 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
270 km/h
Weight
188 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 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
Triumph Daytona 955i
8.0/10
"A flawed gem that rewards patient buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Handling sharp and precise
+Strong mid-range torque
Cons
−Early fuelling needs remapping
−Cam chain tensioner concern
−Bodywork scarce and fragile
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