Yamaha Yzf-r15s vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r15s vs Ducati Supersport 950. Yamaha Yzf-r15s: ~19.0 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, ~136 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 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
Yamaha Yzf-r15s
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
19 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
15 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
136 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
~19.0 hp @ 10,000 rpm
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
~15.0 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~136 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Yzf-r15s
7.5/10
"Smart urban sportsbike buy if you inspect fairing and VVA carefully."
Pros
+Slipper clutch feels genuinely premium
+VVA engine surprisingly rev-happy
+Robust frame rarely causes problems
Cons
−Fairing damage almost always present
−VVA solenoid fails on neglected bikes
−Highway sustained speeds genuinely exhausting
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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