KAWASAKI Ninja H2R 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 H2R 83 cm Tallest seat here
- DUCATI SuperSport 950 81 cm Lowest 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 110 hp (DUCATI SuperSport 950) up to 326 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (DUCATI SuperSport 950) up to 165 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Weight spans 210 kg (DUCATI SuperSport 950) to 216 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Displacement spans 850 cc (DUCATI SuperSport 950) to 1000 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | DUCATI |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 850cc |
| Power | 326hp | 110hp |
| Torque | 165nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 216kg | 210kg |
| Front brake | 330 mm Brembo dual disc, dual radial-mounted 4-piston Brembo monoblock 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 | 250 mm single disc, Brembo dual-piston caliper | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Curve ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 200/55ZR17 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Öhlins 43 mm inverted fork, rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload adjustable | Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork. |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock, compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable | Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs mono shock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 400km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 8 L/100km | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $58100 | $15495 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | Additional Features:
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-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 H2R vs 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R and 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950 are closely matched in weight, while the Ninja H2R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Ninja H2R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 850 cc).
Peak power
Ninja H2R has a clear listed power advantage (326 hp vs 110 hp).
Torque
Ninja H2R has a clear listed torque advantage (165 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja H2R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (400 km/h vs 260 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja H2R and SuperSport 950 have very similar listed weights (216 kg vs 210 kg). SuperSport 950 has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while weight remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja H2R vs DUCATI SuperSport 950?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R is listed at 400 km/h (249 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R has 326 hp compared with 110 hp on the DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
DUCATI SuperSport 950 is lighter at 210 kg vs 216 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja H2R.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R 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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