Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade vs Ducati Supersport 950. Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade: 178 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2017+ model; earlier models ~172 hp) hp, 201 kg (wet/curb weight, 2017 standard model) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
178 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
114 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
201 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
178 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2017+ model; earlier models ~172 hp)
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
114 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
201 kg (wet/curb weight, 2017 standard model)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade
8.5/10
"A genuinely brilliant sportsbike that demands respect and rewards skill."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Incredible high-rpm power delivery
+Sharp, communicative chassis feedback
Cons
−Punishing on long commutes
−Older stator units fail
−Aging suspension needs rebuilding
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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