Kawasaki H2 vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki H2 vs Ducati Supersport 950. Kawasaki H2: 74 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h (120 mph, estimated for 1972-75 H2 750), Motoryk rating 9.0/10. 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
Kawasaki H2
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
76 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
74 hp @ 6,500 rpm
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
76 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; factory figures were not always published)
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h (120 mph, estimated for 1972-75 H2 750)
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~10-12 L/100km (note: estimate based on carbureted 2-stroke triple; highly dependent on riding style)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki H2
9.0/10
"The most technically impressive production motorcycle money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Supercharged acceleration utterly addictive
+Build quality genuinely exceptional
+Electronics package surprisingly competent
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs are brutal
−Destroys rear tyres rapidly
−Supercharger damage is expensive
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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