2021 Ducati Supersport 950 S vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 Ducati Supersport 950 S 2021 Ducati Supersport 950 S

Sport

Engine
Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic
Power
81 kW / 110 hp @ 9000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
210 kg / 463 lbs
2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg / 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20212025
Make ModelDucati Supersport 950 SYamaha YZF-R9
Dimensions
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1478 mm / 58.3 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance-140 mm / 5.5 in
Height-1181 mm / 46.5.in
Length-1181 mm / 46.5.in
Width-706 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)184-
Wet Weight (kg)210 195
Dry Weight184 kg / 405 lbs-
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight210 kg / 463 lbs195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power81 kW / 110 hp @ 9000 rpm117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque93 Nm / 69 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Displacement937 cc / 57.2 cu-in889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine DetailTestastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, DesmodromicFour stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke94 x 67.5 mm78 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio12.6:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 5-
ExhaustLightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin aluminium mufflers-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection system, 53 mm throttle bodies with full Ride-by-WireFuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionElectronicTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multiplate clutch, slipper and self-servo with hydraulic control. Self bleeding master cylinderMultiplate assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveChain, front sprocket 15, rear sprocket 43O-ring chain
Gear Ratios1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24-
Primary DriveStraight cut gears; ratio 1.84:1-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.681 (79/47)
Transmission / Drive6-Speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVOConstant mesh 6-speed transmission
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinders headAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - FrontFully adjustable 48 mm USD Öhlins fork with TiN treatmentTelescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearProgressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm.Swingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake24°22.35°
Trail91 mm / 3.6 in94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear144 mm / 5.7 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Electronics
Equipment / FeaturesPower Modes, Day Time Running Light (DRL), Full-TFT color display, Adjustable windscreen, Öhlins suspension, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO, Passenger seat cowl.-
Optional EquipmentAnti-theft system, Heated grips, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS).-
Safety EquipmentRiding Modes, ABS Bosch Cornering, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO.-
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationFull-TFT color display-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 callipers, 4-piston, radial pump with Bosch Cornering ABS. Self bleeding master cylinder2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - Rear245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Cornering ABSSingle 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
WheelsY shaped, 3-spoke in light alloy-
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17MT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17MT5.50 x 17 M/C