BMW M 1000 RR 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.

Top on paper
BMW M 1000 RR
85 pts
DUCATI SuperSport 950
15 pts

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

BMW M 1000 RR
28.7 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI SuperSport 950
70.2 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
BMW M 1000 RR
88.3 pts
DUCATI SuperSport 950
14.3 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
BMW M 1000 RR
99 pts
DUCATI SuperSport 950
25 pts

New rider friendly

BMW M 1000 RR
7.3 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI SuperSport 950
81.3 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • BMW M 1000 RR 83 cm Tallest seat here
  • DUCATI SuperSport 950 81 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 212 hp (BMW M 1000 RR).
  • Torque spans 93 Nm (DUCATI SuperSport 950) up to 113 Nm (BMW M 1000 RR).
  • Weight spans 210 kg (DUCATI SuperSport 950) to 214 kg (BMW M 1000 RR).
  • Displacement spans 850 cc (DUCATI SuperSport 950) to 1000 cc (BMW M 1000 RR).

Reader votes so far — total 5: BMW M 1000 RR (4); DUCATI SuperSport 950 (1).

Specification BMW M 1000 RR DUCATI SuperSport 950
Brand BMW DUCATI
Model BMW M 1000 RR DUCATI SuperSport 950
Engine size 1000cc 850cc
Power 212hp 110hp
Torque 113nm. 93nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 214kg 210kg
Front brake M Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 calipers, 4 pistons, radial pump with Bosch Curve ABS
Rear brake M Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 2-piston fixed caliper 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Curve ABS
Seat height (cm) 83cm 81cm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyre 200/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork.
Rear suspension Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs mono shock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm.
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 324km/h 260km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 16.5 L – 7.5 L/100km 16 L – 5.6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $32995 $15495
Brand price lists View BMW price list View DUCATI price list
Extra features

-M Chassis Kit; Rear height adjustment & Swingarm pivot, Windshield high, BMW Motorrad ABS and ABS Pro

-7 riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race, Race Pro 1-3), Pit-Lane-Limiter

-Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) +/- Shift, Hill Start Control (HSC) Pro, Dynamic Brake Control

-Gearshift Assist Pro, Ready for reverse gear shift pattern, 6.5" TFT-Display with Connectivity

-LED Headlight, Rear light and Indicators, Heated Grips, Cruise Control, M Lightweight Battery

-M GPS Laptrigger software, M Carbon Wheels

-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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2023 BMW M 1000 RR vs 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950: listed specifications

The 2023 BMW M 1000 RR and 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950 are closely matched in weight, while the M 1000 RR has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

M 1000 RR has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 850 cc).

Peak power

M 1000 RR has a clear listed power advantage (212 hp vs 110 hp).

Torque

M 1000 RR has a clear listed torque advantage (113 Nm vs 93 Nm).

Listed top speed

M 1000 RR has a clear listed top-speed advantage (324 km/h vs 260 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

M 1000 RR and SuperSport 950 have very similar listed weights (214 kg vs 210 kg). SuperSport 950 has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 83 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while weight remains relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of BMW M 1000 RR vs DUCATI SuperSport 950?

BMW M 1000 RR is listed at 324 km/h (201 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for DUCATI SuperSport 950.

Which has more horsepower, BMW M 1000 RR or DUCATI SuperSport 950?

BMW M 1000 RR has 212 hp compared with 110 hp on the DUCATI SuperSport 950.

Which is lighter, BMW M 1000 RR or DUCATI SuperSport 950?

DUCATI SuperSport 950 is lighter at 210 kg vs 214 kg for BMW M 1000 RR.

Which is better, BMW M 1000 RR 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.