Ducati Panigale V4 Sp2 vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Panigale V4 Sp2 vs Ducati Supersport 950. Ducati Panigale V4 Sp2: 215.5 hp @ 13,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~305 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 9.2/10. Ducati Supersport 950: 110 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Panigale V4 Sp2
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
215.5 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
123.6 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
305 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
215.5 hp @ 13,000 rpm
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
123.6 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~305 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; official WMTC figure ~6.8 L/100km)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Panigale V4 Sp2
9.2/10
"The greatest production superbike built, but buy it eyes wide open."
Pros
+Carbon wheels are genuinely transformative
+Electronics package is world-class
+Savage, usable V4 power delivery
Cons
−Desmo service costs hurt badly
−Ergonomics punish daily commuters
−Previous track use likely
Ducati Supersport 950
8.2/10
"The most liveable Ducati you can buy used today."
Pros
+Torquey, usable V-twin character
+Surprisingly comfortable ergonomics
+Stunning Italian styling
Cons
−Expensive mandatory valve services
−Heat soak in traffic significant
−Premium parts and labor costs
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