BMW S 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.
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.
- BMW S 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 210 hp (BMW S 1000 RR).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (DUCATI SuperSport 950) up to 113 Nm (BMW S 1000 RR).
- Weights are very close.
- Displacement spans 850 cc (DUCATI SuperSport 950) to 1000 cc (BMW S 1000 RR).
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| Specification | BMW S 1000 RR | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | DUCATI |
| Model | BMW S 1000 RR | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 850cc |
| Power | 210hp | 110hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 210kg | 210kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4.5 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper (5 mm M wheels) | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 calipers, 4 pistons, radial pump with Bosch Curve ABS |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating 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 | 190/55 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 | 330km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17895 | $15495 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -BMW Motorrad ABS, ABS PRO, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), HSC (Hill Start Control) -4 riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race), Shift assistant Pro, 6.5" TFT display -M chassis kit, M GPS Laptrigger (activation code), M lightweight batteryy |
-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 S 1000 RR vs 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR and 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950 are closely matched in weight, while the S 1000 RR has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
S 1000 RR has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 850 cc).
Peak power
S 1000 RR has a clear listed power advantage (210 hp vs 110 hp).
Torque
S 1000 RR has a clear listed torque advantage (113 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
S 1000 RR 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
S 1000 RR and SuperSport 950 have very similar listed weights (210 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW S 1000 RR vs DUCATI SuperSport 950?
BMW S 1000 RR is listed at 330 km/h (205 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which has more horsepower, BMW S 1000 RR or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
BMW S 1000 RR has 210 hp compared with 110 hp on the DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
Both weigh 210 kg in our database.
Which is better, BMW S 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.
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