KAWASAKI Ninja 650 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.
- KAWASAKI Ninja 650 79 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI SuperSport 950 81 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 68 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) up to 110 hp (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Torque spans 64 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) up to 93 Nm (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Weight spans 193 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) to 210 kg (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) to 850 cc (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | DUCATI |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 850cc |
| Power | 68hp | 110hp |
| Torque | 64nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 193kg | 210kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm dual disc, dual-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 | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Curve ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60 ZR17 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork | Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork. |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link with preload adjustment | Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs mono shock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 4.5 L/100km | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $8299 | $15495 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -Assist & Slipper Clutch -Economic Riding Indicator |
-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 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 vs 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 and 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950 differ on the listed specifications: the Ninja 650 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 68 hp).
Torque
SuperSport 950 has a clear listed torque advantage (93 Nm vs 64 Nm).
Listed top speed
SuperSport 950 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja 650 is notably lighter on the listed weight (193 kg vs 210 kg). Ninja 650 has a lower listed seat height (79 cm vs 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 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 vs DUCATI SuperSport 950?
DUCATI SuperSport 950 is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja 650 or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
DUCATI SuperSport 950 has 110 hp compared with 68 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja 650 or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
KAWASAKI Ninja 650 is lighter at 193 kg vs 210 kg for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja 650 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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