Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Ducati Supersport 950. Yamaha Yzf-r1: 200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation), 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
Yamaha Yzf-r1
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp)
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
113 Nm @ 11,500 rpm (2015+ generation)
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation)
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.5 L/100km (real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Yzf-r1
8.5/10
"The best R1 you can afford is always worth finding."
Pros
+MotoGP-derived electronics package
+Crossplane engine character
+Exceptional track day capability
Cons
−Brutal heat in traffic
−Expensive valve service intervals
−Unforgiving of neglect
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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