Ducati Hypermotard 950 vs Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Hypermotard 950 vs Husqvarna 701 Supermoto. 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. Husqvarna 701 Supermoto: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Hypermotard 950
Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
Horsepower (hp)
114 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
96 Nm
72 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
200 kg
148 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
114 hp @ 9,000 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
96 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
200 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (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
Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
8.5/10
"The most fun per dollar in used supermotos, if maintained properly."
Pros
+Razor-sharp supermoto handling
+Premium WP suspension included
+Brembo brakes standard fitment
Cons
−Expensive maintenance when neglected
−Known subframe cracking issues
−Destroys rear tyres quickly
Top 10 Accessories
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