Ducati Desmosedici Rr vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Desmosedici Rr
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
310 hp
Torque (Nm)
118 Nm
165 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
290 km/h
400 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
171 kg
216 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
200 hp @ 13,800 rpm
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
Torque
118 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Top Speed
~290 km/h
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
Weight
171 kg (dry weight; ~186 kg wet/curb)
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
~10–13 L/100km (estimated real-world; note: highly dependent on riding style)
Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use)
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
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
8.5/10
"Spectacular machine, but only for serious, wealthy track obsessives."
Pros
+Unmatched supercharged engineering showcase
+Chassis inspires genuine confidence
+Bulletproof Kawasaki build quality
Cons
−Crippling ongoing maintenance costs
−Track-only limits usability severely
−Previous abuse nearly guaranteed
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