2024 Yamaha R1 GYTR 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 Yamaha R1 GYTR 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
- DUCATI SuperSport 950 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 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 198 hp (2024 Yamaha R1 GYTR).
- Torque spans 83 Nm (2024 Yamaha R1 GYTR) up to 93 Nm (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Weight spans 201 kg (2024 Yamaha R1 GYTR) to 210 kg (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Displacement spans 850 cc (DUCATI SuperSport 950) to 1000 cc (2024 Yamaha R1 GYTR).
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| Specification | Yamaha R1 GYTR | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | DUCATI |
| Model | Yamaha R1 GYTR | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 850cc |
| Power | 198hp | 110hp |
| Torque | 83nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 201kg | 210kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual discs, Ø320mm | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 calipers, 4 pistons, radial pump with Bosch Curve ABS |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø220mm | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Curve ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 85.5cm | 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 | Telescopic fork | Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork. |
| Rear suspension | link suspension, Swingarm | Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs mono shock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 320km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 8 L/100km | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km |
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| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $26500 | $15495 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -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 Yamaha R1 GYTR vs 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950: listed specifications
The 2024 Yamaha R1 GYTR and 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950 differ on the listed specifications: the R1 GYTR has more displacement and peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the SuperSport 950 has more torque.
Engine displacement
R1 GYTR has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 850 cc).
Peak power
R1 GYTR has a clear listed power advantage (198 hp vs 110 hp).
Torque
SuperSport 950 has a modest listed torque advantage (93 Nm vs 83 Nm).
Listed top speed
R1 GYTR has a clear listed top-speed advantage (320 km/h vs 260 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R1 GYTR has a modest listed weight advantage (201 kg vs 210 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: R1 GYTR is listed higher (85.5 cm) than SuperSport 950 (81 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 Yamaha R1 GYTR vs DUCATI SuperSport 950?
Yamaha R1 GYTR is listed at 320 km/h (199 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha R1 GYTR or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
Yamaha R1 GYTR has 198 hp compared with 110 hp on the DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is lighter, Yamaha R1 GYTR or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
Yamaha R1 GYTR is lighter at 201 kg vs 210 kg for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is better, Yamaha R1 GYTR 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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