2024 HONDA CBR1000RR 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
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
100 pts
DUCATI SuperSport 950
0 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

2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
45 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI SuperSport 950
54 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
71.5 pts
DUCATI SuperSport 950
31.1 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
99 pts
DUCATI SuperSport 950
25 pts

New rider friendly

2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
22.7 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI SuperSport 950
65.9 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR 83.3 cm Tallest seat here
  • DUCATI SuperSport 950 81 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 2.3 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 218 hp (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR).
  • Torque spans 93 Nm (DUCATI SuperSport 950) up to 113 Nm (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR).
  • Weight spans 195 kg (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR) to 210 kg (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
  • Displacement spans 850 cc (DUCATI SuperSport 950) to 1000 cc (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR).
Specification HONDA CBR1000RR DUCATI SuperSport 950
Brand HONDA DUCATI
Model HONDA CBR1000RR DUCATI SuperSport 950
Engine size 1000cc 850cc
Power 218hp 110hp
Torque 113nm. 93nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 195kg 210kg
Front brake Dual radial-mounted full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston calipers 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 220mm disc 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Curve ABS
Seat height (cm) 83.3cm 81cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR-17 radial Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyre 190/50Z-17 radial Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 43mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork.
Rear suspension Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 5.4-inch travel Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs mono shock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm.
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 340km/h 260km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 16 L – 7 L/100km 16 L – 5.6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $16599 $15495
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View DUCATI price list
Extra features

-TFT DISPLAY, ASSISTED SLIPPER CLUTCH, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL

-ELECTRONIC STEERING DAMPER, THROTTLE BY WIRE

-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 HONDA CBR1000RR vs 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950: listed specifications

The 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR and 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950 differ on the listed specifications: the CBR1000RR has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

CBR1000RR has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 850 cc).

Peak power

CBR1000RR has a clear listed power advantage (218 hp vs 110 hp).

Torque

CBR1000RR has a clear listed torque advantage (113 Nm vs 93 Nm).

Listed top speed

CBR1000RR has a clear listed top-speed advantage (340 km/h vs 260 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

CBR1000RR has a modest listed weight advantage (195 kg vs 210 kg). SuperSport 950 has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 83.3 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HONDA CBR1000RR vs DUCATI SuperSport 950?

HONDA CBR1000RR is listed at 340 km/h (211 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for DUCATI SuperSport 950.

Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR1000RR or DUCATI SuperSport 950?

HONDA CBR1000RR has 218 hp compared with 110 hp on the DUCATI SuperSport 950.

Which is lighter, HONDA CBR1000RR or DUCATI SuperSport 950?

HONDA CBR1000RR is lighter at 195 kg vs 210 kg for DUCATI SuperSport 950.

Which is better, HONDA CBR1000RR 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.