KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R 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 ZX-10R 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
- DUCATI SuperSport 950 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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 213 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (DUCATI SuperSport 950) up to 114.9 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R).
- Weight spans 206 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R) to 210 kg (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
- Displacement spans 850 cc (DUCATI SuperSport 950) to 1000 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | DUCATI |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R | DUCATI SuperSport 950 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 850cc |
| Power | 213hp | 110hp |
| Torque | 114.9nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 206kg | 210kg |
| Front brake | 330 mm Brembo dual disc, dual radial-mounted Brembo M50 monoblock, 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 | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Curve ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W) | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted fork with unbalanced external compression chamber, KECS-controlled rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload adjustable. | Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork. |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal, back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with KECS-controlled compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable. Additional Features: | Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs mono shock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 320km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 7 L/100km | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17799 | $15495 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | Additional Features:
|
-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 ZX-10R vs 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R and 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950 are closely matched in weight, while the Ninja ZX-10R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Ninja ZX-10R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 850 cc).
Peak power
Ninja ZX-10R has a clear listed power advantage (213 hp vs 110 hp).
Torque
Ninja ZX-10R has a clear listed torque advantage (114.9 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja ZX-10R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (320 km/h vs 260 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja ZX-10R and SuperSport 950 have very similar listed weights (206 kg vs 210 kg). SuperSport 950 has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 83.5 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 ZX-10R vs DUCATI SuperSport 950?
KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R is listed at 320 km/h (199 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R has 213 hp compared with 110 hp on the DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R or DUCATI SuperSport 950?
KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R is lighter at 206 kg vs 210 kg for DUCATI SuperSport 950.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R 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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