2023 Ducati Supersport 950 S vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 Ducati Supersport 950 S 2023 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
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20232026
Make ModelDucati Supersport 950 SKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1478 mm / 58.3 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)184-
Wet Weight (kg)210 195
Dry Weight184 kg / 405 lbs-
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight210 kg / 463 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power81 kW / 110 hp @ 9000 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque93 Nm / 69 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement937 cc / 57.2 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailTestastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, DesmodromicFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke94 x 67.5 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.6:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 5EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
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-Wire46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionElectronic-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multiplate clutch, slipper and self-servo with hydraulic control. Self bleeding master cylinderPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain, front sprocket 15, rear sprocket 43Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gear Ratios1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24-
Primary DriveStraight cut gears; ratio 1.84:142:76
Transmission / Drive6-Speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinders headChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontFully adjustable 48 mm USD Öhlins fork with TiN treatmentWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearProgressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm.WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24°-
Trail91 mm / 3.6 in-
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear144 mm / 5.7 in134 mm / 5.3 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 cylinder2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - Rear245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Cornering ABSSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III180/55-ZR 17
WheelsY shaped, 3-spoke in light alloyCast aluminium
Wheels - Front3.50 x 173.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 175.5 x 17