Ducati 999 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati 999 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Ducati 999: 124 hp @ 9,750 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 999
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
124 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
99 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
124 hp @ 9,750 rpm
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
99 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx 13.3 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati 999
8.0/10
"Buy it right and the 999 rewards like almost nothing else."
Pros
+Testastretta engine is exceptional
+Chassis balance genuinely brilliant
+Depreciation works in your favour
Cons
−Desmo service costs sting
−Neglected examples everywhere
−Ergonomics punish longer rides
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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