Ducati Desmosedici Rr vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Desmosedici Rr vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Ducati Desmosedici Rr: 200 hp @ 13,800 rpm hp, 171 kg (dry weight; ~186 kg wet/curb) weight, top speed ~290 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Desmosedici Rr
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
118 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
290 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
171 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
200 hp @ 13,800 rpm
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
118 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
~290 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
171 kg (dry weight; ~186 kg wet/curb)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~10–13 L/100km (estimated real-world; note: highly dependent on riding style)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Desmosedici Rr
8.5/10
"The ultimate collector's motorcycle that occasionally moonlights as transport."
Pros
+Genuine MotoGP DNA throughout
+Appreciating collector asset
+Exhaust note is otherworldly
Cons
−Parts availability nearly impossible
−Maintenance costs are punishing
−Ergonomics genuinely brutal
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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