Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Ducati Supersport 950. Kawasaki Zx-12r: 178 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 320+ km/h unlimited), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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-12r
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
178 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
137 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
178 hp @ 11,000 rpm
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
137 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 320+ km/h unlimited)
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 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
Kawasaki Zx-12r
7.8/10
"A bruiser that still earns respect, if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Massive, effortless power delivery
+Aerodynamics genuinely impressive
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Attracts reckless previous owners
−Fairing parts increasingly scarce
−Suspension feels dated now
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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