2024 APRILIA RS660 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 APRILIA RS660 82 cm Tallest seat here
- DUCATI SuperSport 950 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 100 hp (2024 APRILIA RS660) up to 110 hp (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Torque spans 67 Nm (2024 APRILIA RS660) up to 93 Nm (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Weight spans 183 kg (2024 APRILIA RS660) to 210 kg (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (2024 APRILIA RS660) to 850 cc (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
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| Specification | APRILIA RS660 | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | APRILIA | DUCATI |
| Model | APRILIA RS660 | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 850cc |
| Power | 100hp | 110hp |
| Torque | 67nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 183kg | 210kg |
| Front brake | Brembo caliper-equipped, 4-piston dual 320mm disc, radially mounted master cylinder, steel brake hose | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 calipers, 4 pistons, radial pump with Bosch Curve ABS |
| Rear brake | Brembo caliper-equipped, 2-piston 220mm disc, steel brake hose | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Curve ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 x 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 x 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Kayaba 41mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, compression, rebound, and spring preload, with 120mm travel | Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork. |
| Rear suspension | Asymmetric aluminum rear swingarm, 130mm travel, adjustable preload and rebound | Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs mono shock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 6 L/100km | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $11549 | $15495 |
| Brand price lists | View APRILIA price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -Aprilia Performance Ride Control System (APRC), electronic throttle control, ATCS (Aprilia Traction Control System) -AWC (Aprilia Wheelie Control), AEB (Aprilia Engine Brake Control), AEM (Aprilia Engine Map) -ACC (Aprilia Cruise Control System), 5 riding modes (track, road, mixed, and two personalized modes) |
-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 APRILIA RS660 vs 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950: listed specifications
The 2024 APRILIA RS660 and 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950 differ on the listed specifications: the RS660 has a lower listed weight, and the SuperSport 950 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
SuperSport 950 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (850 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
SuperSport 950 has a modest listed power advantage (110 hp vs 100 hp).
Torque
SuperSport 950 has a clear listed torque advantage (93 Nm vs 67 Nm).
Listed top speed
SuperSport 950 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 245 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RS660 is notably lighter on the listed weight (183 kg vs 210 kg). RS660 and SuperSport 950 have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of APRILIA RS660 vs DUCATI SuperSport 950?
DUCATI SuperSport 950 is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 245 km/h (152 mph) for APRILIA RS660.
Which has more horsepower, APRILIA RS660 or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
DUCATI SuperSport 950 has 110 hp compared with 100 hp on the APRILIA RS660.
Which is lighter, APRILIA RS660 or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
APRILIA RS660 is lighter at 183 kg vs 210 kg for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is better, APRILIA RS660 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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