Ktm Rc 8c vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Rc 8c vs Ducati Supersport 950. Ktm Rc 8c: ~130 hp @ 11,000 rpm (Note: KTM did not officially publish a final figure; this is a best estimate based on reported tuning) hp, ~148 kg (dry weight; wet/curb weight not officially published) weight, top speed ~270 km/h (estimated, track conditions dependent), 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
Ktm Rc 8c
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
130 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
~130 hp @ 11,000 rpm (Note: KTM did not officially publish a final figure; this is a best estimate based on reported tuning)
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
~90 Nm @ 9,000 rpm (Note: official figures were not publicly disclosed; estimate based on available race data)
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~270 km/h (estimated, track conditions dependent)
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~148 kg (dry weight; wet/curb weight not officially published)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
N/A (track-only vehicle, not road registered)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Rc 8c
8.5/10
"A serious track weapon for serious racers with serious money."
Pros
+Insane 889cc race-tuned twin
+Legitimate collector appreciation potential
+Factory-level chassis geometry
Cons
−Strictly track use only
−Parts availability already suffering
−Previous owners likely hammered it
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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