Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r vs Ducati Supersport 950. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r: 203 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2021+ model, race-ready trim) hp, 207 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ model) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 310+ km/h unlisted), 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
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
203 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
114.9 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
207 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
203 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2021+ model, race-ready trim)
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 310+ km/h unlisted)
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
207 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ model)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
8.5/10
"A serious machine that rewards serious riders who do their homework."
Pros
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Strong used value retention
+Bulletproof engine internals
Cons
−Brutally firm suspension setup
−Frequent valve check intervals
−High crash history likelihood
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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