Norton Dominator vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Dominator vs Ducati Supersport 950. Norton Dominator: 49 hp @ 6,750 rpm (650SS variant; 500cc models approx. 30 hp @ 6,000 rpm) hp, 190 kg (wet/curb weight — approximate, varies by model year) weight, top speed 170 km/h (Model 99 650cc variant; earlier 500cc models approx. 145 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Norton Dominator
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
49 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
51 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
209 kg
Type
Sport
Supersport
Horsepower
49 hp @ 6,750 rpm (650SS variant; 500cc models approx. 30 hp @ 6,000 rpm)
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
51 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (650cc variant — estimated)
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (Model 99 650cc variant; earlier 500cc models approx. 145 km/h)
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
190 kg (wet/curb weight — approximate, varies by model year)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approx. 5.5 L/100km (18 km/L) — estimated typical real-world average
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Norton Dominator
7.5/10
"Buy one sorted by a previous owner, not someone else's project."
Pros
+Spine-tingling exhaust note
+Razor-sharp handling chassis
+Head-turning genuine British provenance
Cons
−Early build quality inconsistent
−Electrical issues plague examples
−Parts availability remains frustrating
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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