Kawasaki Zx-10rr vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zx-10rr vs Ducati Supersport 950. Kawasaki Zx-10rr: 214 hp @ 13,000 rpm hp, 207 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimited), 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 Zx-10rr
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
214 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
214 hp @ 13,000 rpm
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
114.9 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimited)
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
207 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average; estimate)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zx-10rr
8.5/10
"A serious machine demanding serious scrutiny before purchase."
Pros
+Exotic homologation spec components
+Brilliant Öhlins suspension setup
+Cornering ABS genuinely excellent
Cons
−Parts costs are brutal
−Track history hard to verify
−Aggressive ergonomics punish commuters
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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