Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r vs Ducati Supersport 950. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r: 210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp) hp, 268 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ 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
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
210 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
158 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
268 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp)
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
158 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h)
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5–9.0 L/100km (approx. 11–13 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r
8.5/10
"The last true hypersport bruiser that needs zero apologies."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Surprisingly composed highway cruiser
+Immense overtaking ability everywhere
Cons
−Terrifying for new riders
−Poor urban fuel economy
−Heavy at low speeds
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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