2024 MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98 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 MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98 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 153 hp (2024 MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98).
- Torque spans 88 Nm (2024 MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98) up to 93 Nm (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Weight spans 185 kg (2024 MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98) to 210 kg (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Displacement spans 800 cc (2024 MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98) to 850 cc (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
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| Specification | MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98 | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | MV AGUSTA | DUCATI |
| Model | MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98 | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
| Engine size | 800cc | 850cc |
| Power | 153hp | 110hp |
| Torque | 88nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 185kg | 210kg |
| Front brake | Double floating disc with Ø 320 mm (Ø 12.6 in.) diameter, with steel braking disc and flange, Brembo radial-type Stylema, with 4 pistons Ø 30 mm (Ø 1.18 in.). | 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 steel disc with Ø 220 mm (Ø 8.66 in.) dia, Brembo with 2 pistons - Ø 34 mm (Ø 1.34 in.) | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Curve ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W) | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 - ZR 17 M/C (73 W) | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi “upside-down” telescopic hydraulic fork with TiN low friction treatment; external compression, rebound and spring preload adjustment | Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork. |
| Rear suspension | Progressive, Sachs single shock absorber with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment | Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs mono shock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 240km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 6.7 L/100km | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $33598 | $15495 |
| Brand price lists | View MV AGUSTA price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | Titanium components Intake and exhaust valves Exclusive content Dashboard TFT 5.5” color display - Cruise control Launch control - FLC (Front Lift Control) Bluetooth - GPS - MV Ride App for navigation mirroring, app-controlled engine, rider aids setup - Fuel Cap (with leather strap) - Alcantara rider and passanger seat - Mobisat anti-theft system with geolocation |
-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 MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98 vs 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950: listed specifications
The 2024 MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98 and 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950 differ on the listed specifications: the Superveloce 98 has more peak power, and a lower listed weight, and the SuperSport 950 has more displacement and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
SuperSport 950 has a larger listed engine displacement (850 cc vs 800 cc).
Peak power
Superveloce 98 has a clear listed power advantage (153 hp vs 110 hp).
Torque
SuperSport 950 has a modest listed torque advantage (93 Nm vs 88 Nm).
Listed top speed
SuperSport 950 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Superveloce 98 is notably lighter on the listed weight (185 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, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98 vs DUCATI SuperSport 950?
DUCATI SuperSport 950 is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98.
Which has more horsepower, MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98 or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98 has 153 hp compared with 110 hp on the DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is lighter, MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98 or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98 is lighter at 185 kg vs 210 kg for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is better, MV AGUSTA Superveloce 98 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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