Ktm Rc 390 vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Rc 390 vs Ducati Supersport 950. Ktm Rc 390: 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 179 km/h, 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
Ktm Rc 390
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
43 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
179 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
179 km/h
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Rc 390
7.8/10
"Buy it right and the RC 390 punches embarrassingly hard above its weight."
Pros
+Genuinely fast for displacement
+Premium suspension and brakes
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
Cons
−Brutal heat management issues
−Abuse potential from owners
−Hard seat, cramped ergonomics
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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