KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR 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.

Top on paper
KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR
100 pts
DUCATI SuperSport 950
0 pts

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

KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR
45 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI SuperSport 950
54 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR
71.5 pts
DUCATI SuperSport 950
31.1 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR
99 pts
DUCATI SuperSport 950
25 pts

New rider friendly

KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR
22.7 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI SuperSport 950
65.9 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR 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 210 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR).
  • Torque spans 93 Nm (DUCATI SuperSport 950) up to 113.5 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR).
  • Weight spans 206 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR) to 210 kg (DUCATI SuperSport 950).
  • Displacement spans 850 cc (DUCATI SuperSport 950) to 1000 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR).
Specification KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR DUCATI SuperSport 950
Brand KAWASAKI DUCATI
Model KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR DUCATI SuperSport 950
Engine size 1000cc 850cc
Power 210hp 110hp
Torque 113.5nm. 93nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 206kg 210kg
Front brake 330 mm dual disc, dual radial-mounted Brembo M50 monobloc, 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 43 mm external compression chamber inverted fork, 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 rebound damping, compression damping, and adjustable spring preload. 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 $18799 $15495
Brand price lists View KAWASAKI price list View DUCATI price list
Extra features

Additional Features:

  • Integrated Riding Modes: Sport, Road, Rain, Rider (Manual)
  • Electronic Cruise Control
  • KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent Anti-Lock Braking System)
  • KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)
  • S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control)

-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-10RR vs 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950: listed specifications

The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR and 2023 DUCATI SuperSport 950 are closely matched in weight, while the Ninja ZX-10RR has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

Ninja ZX-10RR has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 850 cc).

Peak power

Ninja ZX-10RR has a clear listed power advantage (210 hp vs 110 hp).

Torque

Ninja ZX-10RR has a clear listed torque advantage (113.5 Nm vs 93 Nm).

Listed top speed

Ninja ZX-10RR 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-10RR 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR vs DUCATI SuperSport 950?

KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR 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-10RR or DUCATI SuperSport 950?

KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR has 210 hp compared with 110 hp on the DUCATI SuperSport 950.

Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR or DUCATI SuperSport 950?

KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR is lighter at 206 kg vs 210 kg for DUCATI SuperSport 950.

Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR 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.