Yamaha Yzf-r6 vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r6 vs Ducati Supersport 950. Yamaha Yzf-r6: 118 hp @ 14,500 rpm hp, 190 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 257 km/h, 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-r6
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
61.7 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
257 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
118 hp @ 14,500 rpm
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
61.7 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
257 km/h
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L, real-world average — note: 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-r6
8.5/10
"The purest 600cc sportbike built, but entirely uncompromising."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Screaming high-rev power
+Bulletproof engine internals
Cons
−Brutal below 10k RPM
−Punishing daily ride ergonomics
−High trackday abuse history
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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