HONDA CBR650R 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.
- HONDA CBR650R 81 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI SuperSport 950 81 cm Lowest seat here
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 94 hp (HONDA CBR650R) up to 110 hp (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Torque spans 63 Nm (HONDA CBR650R) up to 93 Nm (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Weight spans 201 kg (HONDA CBR650R) to 210 kg (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (HONDA CBR650R) to 850 cc (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
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| Specification | HONDA CBR650R | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | DUCATI |
| Model | HONDA CBR650R | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 850cc |
| Power | 94hp | 110hp |
| Torque | 63nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 201kg | 210kg |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm discs with radial-mount four-piston calipers; 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 | Single 240mm disc; ABS | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Curve ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm SHOWA fork; 4.3-inch travel | Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork. |
| Rear suspension | Single Showa shock; 5.1-inch travel | Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs mono shock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 6.5 L/100km | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9899 | $15495 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -LCD display, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL, SLIPPER CLUTCH |
-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 HONDA CBR650R vs 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CBR650R and 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950 differ on the listed specifications: the CBR650R has a lower listed weight, and the SuperSport 950 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
SuperSport 950 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (850 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
SuperSport 950 has a clear listed power advantage (110 hp vs 94 hp).
Torque
SuperSport 950 has a clear listed torque advantage (93 Nm vs 63 Nm).
Listed top speed
SuperSport 950 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 245 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CBR650R has a modest listed weight advantage (201 kg vs 210 kg). CBR650R and SuperSport 950 have very similar seat heights (81 cm vs 81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CBR650R vs DUCATI SuperSport 950?
DUCATI SuperSport 950 is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 245 km/h (152 mph) for HONDA CBR650R.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR650R or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
DUCATI SuperSport 950 has 110 hp compared with 94 hp on the HONDA CBR650R.
Which is lighter, HONDA CBR650R or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
HONDA CBR650R is lighter at 201 kg vs 210 kg for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is better, HONDA CBR650R 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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