Ducati SuperSport 950 vs Yamaha YZF-R9: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Ducati SuperSport 950 (2021-present) and the Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Ducati SuperSport 950 110 hp, Yamaha YZF-R9 117.3 hp.
- Torque: Ducati SuperSport 950 93 Nm, Yamaha YZF-R9 93 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Ducati SuperSport 950 (2021-present)110
- Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present)117.3 (best)
Torque Nm
- Ducati SuperSport 950 (2021-present)93
- Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present)93
Weight kg
- Ducati SuperSport 950 (2021-present)205
- Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present)195
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-present · S Remove |  2025-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2021-present | 2025-present |
| Engine | Testastretta 11° 937cc DOHC desmodromic 90° V-twin (L-twin), 4 valves/cyl, liquid-cooled. Bore x stroke 94.0x67.5mm, 12.6:1 compression ratio, EFI with 53mm throttle bodies and ride-by-wire. Identical engine to the base SuperSport 950. | 890cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-three (CP3), 12-valve, 78.0 x 62.1mm bore/stroke, 11.5:1 compression |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 937 cc | 890 cc |
| Power | 110 hp @ 9,000 rpm | 117.3 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed gearbox, wet multiplate self-servo slipper clutch with hydraulic actuation, chain final drive. Bosch cornering ABS, traction control, riding modes and up/down quickshifter standard. | 6-speed manual with assist & slipper (A&S) clutch |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 205 kg | 195 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 831 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 LBest | 14 L |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable 48mm Ohlins fork with TiN treatment | 43mm KYB inverted (USD) fork, fully adjustable for preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping, 120mm (4.7in) travel |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock | KYB single shock, fully adjustable for preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping, ~117mm (4.6in) travel |
| Brake system | Bosch Cornering ABS | Hydraulic front/rear discs with ABS, including lean-sensitive cornering ABS and selectable brake control |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs, radially mounted Brembo M4-32 monobloc 4-piston calipers | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial-mount calipers, radial master cylinder |
| Rear brake | 245mm disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper | 220mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III) | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III) | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 15,795 (USA, 2021 model year launch) | USD 12,499 (US)Best |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.