Ducati Hypermotard 950 vs Aprilia Dorsoduro 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Hypermotard 950 vs Aprilia Dorsoduro 900. Ducati Hypermotard 950: 114 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 200 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Aprilia Dorsoduro 900: 95 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Hypermotard 950
Aprilia Dorsoduro 900
Horsepower (hp)
114 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
96 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
200 kg
215 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
114 hp @ 9,000 rpm
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
96 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
90 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
200 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Hypermotard 950
8.2/10
"Buy one with full service history or walk away immediately."
Pros
+Intoxicating engine character
+Razor-sharp steering precision
+Stunning trellis frame aesthetics
Cons
−Expensive Desmo service intervals
−Notoriously thirsty on oil
−Hard seat beyond 90 minutes
Aprilia Dorsoduro 900
7.8/10
"A flawed masterpiece that punishes neglect but rewards passionate ownership."
Pros
+Thunderous V-twin character
+Brembo brakes are exceptional
+Sharp, involving chassis
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Known throttle body carbon issues
−Hard seat for long rides
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