DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 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 V4 SP2 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 215.5 hp (DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (DUCATI SuperSport 950) up to 123.6 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2).
- Weight spans 194.5 kg (DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2) to 210 kg (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Displacement spans 850 cc (DUCATI SuperSport 950) to 1000 cc (DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2).
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| Specification | DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | DUCATI |
| Model | DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 850cc |
| Power | 215.5hp | 110hp |
| Torque | 123.6nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 194.5kg | 210kg |
| Front brake | 330 mm dual-disc brake, radial Brembo Monobloc Stylema 4-piston caliper. | 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-disc brake with a diameter of 245 mm, equipped with a 2-piston caliper. | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Curve ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 85cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R 17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 200/60R 17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Öhlins NPX25/30, TiN-coated, pressurized 43 mm fully adjustable fork. Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode with electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. | Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork. |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 unit. Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode with electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. | Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs mono shock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 345km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 7.5 L/100km | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $45995 | $15495 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Daytime Running Light (DRL)* with Full LED lighting, Öhlins suspension and steering damper with Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO, Quick adjustment buttons, Lithium-ion battery, Auto-off indicators, Racing-style grips, Chain guard, Carbon fiber wheels*, Carbon fiber front fender, Carbon fiber wings, Aluminum adjustable rider footpegs with carbon fiber heel guards, Bike-specific billet aluminum steering head number, Machined brake and clutch levers. -Machined mirror block-off plates**, Plate mount removal cap**, Carbon fiber open clutch cover**, GPS module Ducati Data Analyzer+ (DDA+). |
-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 SP2 vs 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 and 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950 differ on the listed specifications: the Panigale V4 SP2 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Panigale V4 SP2 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 850 cc).
Peak power
Panigale V4 SP2 has a clear listed power advantage (215.5 hp vs 110 hp).
Torque
Panigale V4 SP2 has a clear listed torque advantage (123.6 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
Panigale V4 SP2 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (345 km/h vs 260 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Panigale V4 SP2 has a modest listed weight advantage (194.5 kg vs 210 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Panigale V4 SP2 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 DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 vs DUCATI SuperSport 950?
DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 is listed at 345 km/h (214 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 has 216 hp compared with 110 hp on the DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 is lighter at 195 kg vs 210 kg for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is better, DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 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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