Norton V4sv vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton V4sv vs Ducati Supersport 950. Norton V4sv: 185 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~280 km/h (estimated), 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
Norton V4sv
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
185 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
280 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~280 km/h (estimated)
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated; official real-world figures not widely published)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Norton V4sv
7.8/10
"A spectacular exotic that demands commitment, budget, and mechanical sympathy."
Pros
+Stunning carbon and titanium finish
+185bhp genuinely race-derived engine
+Öhlins suspension benchmark quality
Cons
−Parts availability extremely limited
−Early build quality inconsistent
−Running costs eye-wateringly expensive
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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