Honda Rc51 Sp2 vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rc51 Sp2 vs Ducati Supersport 950. Honda Rc51 Sp2: 136 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 200 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 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 Rc51 Sp2
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
200 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
136 hp @ 10,000 rpm
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
200 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 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 Rc51 Sp2
8.5/10
"A high-maintenance masterpiece that rewards patient, prepared owners handsomely."
Pros
+Race-bred V-twin character
+Razor-sharp chassis dynamics
+Genuine homologation collectible
Cons
−Brutal valve service intervals
−Scarce clean survivors now
−Punishing around-town ergonomics
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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