2024 Yamaha R6 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 Yamaha R6 85 cm Tallest seat here
- DUCATI SuperSport 950 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4 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 119 hp (2024 Yamaha R6).
- Torque spans 61.7 Nm (2024 Yamaha R6) up to 93 Nm (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Weight spans 185 kg (2024 Yamaha R6) to 210 kg (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Displacement spans 600 cc (2024 Yamaha R6) to 850 cc (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
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| Specification | Yamaha R6 | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | DUCATI |
| Model | Yamaha R6 | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
| Engine size | 600cc | 850cc |
| Power | 119hp | 110hp |
| Torque | 61.7nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 185kg | 210kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual discs, Ø320 mm | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 calipers, 4 pistons, radial pump with Bosch Curve ABS |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø220 mm | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Curve ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 85cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks, Ø43 mm | Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork. |
| Rear suspension | link suspension, Swingarm | Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs mono shock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 280km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 6.6 L/100km | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13000 | $15495 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -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 Yamaha R6 vs 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950: listed specifications
The 2024 Yamaha R6 and 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950 differ on the listed specifications: the R6 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the SuperSport 950 has more displacement and torque.
Engine displacement
SuperSport 950 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (850 cc vs 600 cc).
Peak power
R6 has a modest listed power advantage (119 hp vs 110 hp).
Torque
SuperSport 950 has a clear listed torque advantage (93 Nm vs 61.7 Nm).
Listed top speed
R6 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 260 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R6 is notably lighter on the listed weight (185 kg vs 210 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: R6 is listed higher (85 cm) than SuperSport 950 (81 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 Yamaha R6 vs DUCATI SuperSport 950?
Yamaha R6 is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha R6 or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
Yamaha R6 has 119 hp compared with 110 hp on the DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is lighter, Yamaha R6 or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
Yamaha R6 is lighter at 185 kg vs 210 kg for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is better, Yamaha R6 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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