Honda Nsf250r vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Nsf250r vs Ducati Supersport 950. Honda Nsf250r: ~45 hp @ 13,000 rpm (estimated; Honda does not officially publish full power figures) hp, ~70 kg (dry weight; no official wet weight as it is a race-only machine) weight, top speed ~220 km/h, 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 Nsf250r
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
70 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
~45 hp @ 13,000 rpm (estimated; Honda does not officially publish full power figures)
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
~22 Nm @ 11,500 rpm (estimated; Honda does not officially publish torque figures)
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~220 km/h
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~70 kg (dry weight; no official wet weight as it is a race-only machine)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 5–7 L/100km (race conditions only; not road registered)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Nsf250r
8.5/10
"Uncompromising racing tool that rewards serious, well-funded track riders."
Pros
+Genuine factory Moto3 specification
+Exceptional chassis feedback
+Bulletproof Honda build quality
Cons
−Brutal maintenance cost schedule
−Zero road legality worldwide
−Narrow powerband punishes inattention
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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