2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R vs DUCATI SuperSport 950
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
- DUCATI SuperSport 950 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 110 hp (DUCATI SuperSport 950) up to 202 hp (2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (DUCATI SuperSport 950) up to 103.4 Nm (2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R).
- Weight spans 202 kg (2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R) to 210 kg (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Displacement spans 850 cc (DUCATI SuperSport 950) to 1000 cc (2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R).
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| Specification | SUZUKI GSX-R1000R | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | SUZUKI | DUCATI |
| Model | SUZUKI GSX-R1000R | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 850cc |
| Power | 202hp | 110hp |
| Torque | 103.4nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 202kg | 210kg |
| Front brake | Brembo Monobloc, 4-piston, twin disc, ABS-equipped | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 calipers, 4 pistons, radial pump with Bosch Curve ABS |
| Rear brake | Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABS-equipped | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Curve ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.5cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W), tubeless | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork. |
| Rear suspension | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped | Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs mono shock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 330km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 7 L/100km | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $18499 | $15495 |
| Brand price lists | View SUZUKI price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -Traction Control, Bi-directional Quick Shift System, Ride-by-Wire, Idle Speed Control (ISC) -Suzuki Easy Start System, three-mode Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS),Suzuki Low RPM Assist System -Launch Control System, CAN Bus system |
-Riding Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO. -Power Modes, Daytime Running Light (DRL)*, Full TFT color display, Adjustable windscreen, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO. |
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2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R vs 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950: listed specifications
The 2024 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R and 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950 differ on the listed specifications: the GSX-R1000R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
GSX-R1000R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 850 cc).
Peak power
GSX-R1000R has a clear listed power advantage (202 hp vs 110 hp).
Torque
GSX-R1000R has a modest listed torque advantage (103.4 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
GSX-R1000R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (330 km/h vs 260 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
GSX-R1000R has a modest listed weight advantage (202 kg vs 210 kg). SuperSport 950 has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of SUZUKI GSX-R1000R vs DUCATI SuperSport 950?
SUZUKI GSX-R1000R is listed at 330 km/h (205 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI GSX-R1000R or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
SUZUKI GSX-R1000R has 202 hp compared with 110 hp on the DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is lighter, SUZUKI GSX-R1000R or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
SUZUKI GSX-R1000R is lighter at 202 kg vs 210 kg for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is better, SUZUKI GSX-R1000R or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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