DUCATI Panigale V4 R 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
DUCATI Panigale V4 R
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

DUCATI Panigale V4 R
45 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI SuperSport 950
54 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V4 R
71.5 pts
DUCATI SuperSport 950
31.1 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V4 R
99 pts
DUCATI SuperSport 950
25 pts

New rider friendly

DUCATI Panigale V4 R
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.

  • DUCATI Panigale V4 R 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 237 hp (DUCATI Panigale V4 R).
  • Torque spans 93 Nm (DUCATI SuperSport 950) up to 118 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V4 R).
  • Weight spans 193.5 kg (DUCATI Panigale V4 R) to 210 kg (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
  • Displacement spans 850 cc (DUCATI SuperSport 950) to 1000 cc (DUCATI Panigale V4 R).

Reader votes so far — total 1: DUCATI Panigale V4 R (1); DUCATI SuperSport 950 (0).

Specification DUCATI Panigale V4 R DUCATI SuperSport 950
Brand DUCATI DUCATI
Model DUCATI Panigale V4 R DUCATI SuperSport 950
Engine size 1000cc 850cc
Power 237hp 110hp
Torque 118nm. 93nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 193.5kg 210kg
Front brake Dual 330 mm disc ABS, (Brembo Monobloc Stylema 4 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 245 mm disc 2-pistons ABS (Brembo caliper) 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Curve ABS
Seat height (cm) 85cm 81cm
Front tyre 120/70R 17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyre 200/60R 17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Fully adjustable 43 mm Öhlins NPX 25/30 TiN-coated pressurized fork. Rear Suspension: Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork.
Rear suspension Hydraulic spring preload adjuster, fully adjustable Ohlins TTX 36 unit, mono. Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs mono shock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm.
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 350km/h 260km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 8 L/100km 16 L – 5.6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $45495 $15495
Brand price lists View DUCATI price list View DUCATI price list
Extra features

-Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO 2, Automatic tire calibration.

-Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Daytime Running Light (DRL)** with Full LED lighting, Öhlins steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Lithium-ion battery, Auto-off indicators, Racing-style grips, Chain guard, Marchesini forged aluminum wheels, Carbon fiber front fender, Carbon fiber heat shield, Carbon fiber wings, Bike-specific billet aluminum steering head with the bike number, High-flow air filter.

-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 V4 R vs 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950: listed specifications

The 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 R and 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950 differ on the listed specifications: the Panigale V4 R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Panigale V4 R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 850 cc).

Peak power

Panigale V4 R has a clear listed power advantage (237 hp vs 110 hp).

Torque

Panigale V4 R has a clear listed torque advantage (118 Nm vs 93 Nm).

Listed top speed

Panigale V4 R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (350 km/h vs 260 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Panigale V4 R is notably lighter on the listed weight (193.5 kg vs 210 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Panigale V4 R 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of DUCATI Panigale V4 R vs DUCATI SuperSport 950?

DUCATI Panigale V4 R is listed at 350 km/h (217 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for DUCATI SuperSport 950.

Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Panigale V4 R or DUCATI SuperSport 950?

DUCATI Panigale V4 R has 237 hp compared with 110 hp on the DUCATI SuperSport 950.

Which is lighter, DUCATI Panigale V4 R or DUCATI SuperSport 950?

DUCATI Panigale V4 R is lighter at 194 kg vs 210 kg for DUCATI SuperSport 950.

Which is better, DUCATI Panigale V4 R 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.