DUCATI Panigale V2 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.
- DUCATI Panigale V2 84 cm Tallest seat here
- DUCATI SuperSport 950 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 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 155 hp (DUCATI Panigale V2).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (DUCATI SuperSport 950) up to 104 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V2).
- Weight spans 200 kg (DUCATI Panigale V2) to 210 kg (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Displacement spans 850 cc (DUCATI SuperSport 950) to 1000 cc (DUCATI Panigale V2).
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| Specification | DUCATI Panigale V2 | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | DUCATI |
| Model | DUCATI Panigale V2 | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 850cc |
| Power | 155hp | 110hp |
| Torque | 104nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 200kg | 210kg |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs, 4-piston Brembo calipers (Bosch ABS) | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 calipers, 4 pistons, radial pump with Bosch Curve ABS |
| Rear brake | 245mm single disc, Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Curve ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 84cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable Showa 43mm shock absorber | Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork. |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable aluminum mono shock absorber | 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 L/100km | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $18595 | $15495 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -Driving modes, -Power modes -Traction Control, -Automatic tire calibration -Sachs steering damper -Quickshifter |
-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 DUCATI Panigale V2 vs 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2 and 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950 differ on the listed specifications: the Panigale V2 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Panigale V2 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 850 cc).
Peak power
Panigale V2 has a clear listed power advantage (155 hp vs 110 hp).
Torque
Panigale V2 has a modest listed torque advantage (104 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
Panigale V2 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
Panigale V2 has a modest listed weight advantage (200 kg vs 210 kg). SuperSport 950 has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 84 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 DUCATI Panigale V2 vs DUCATI SuperSport 950?
DUCATI Panigale V2 is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Panigale V2 or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
DUCATI Panigale V2 has 155 hp compared with 110 hp on the DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Panigale V2 or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
DUCATI Panigale V2 is lighter at 200 kg vs 210 kg for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is better, DUCATI Panigale V2 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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