Yamaha FZR 1000 Genesis vs Ducati Supersport 1000 DS (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZR 1000 Genesisstacks up against the Ducati Supersport 1000 DS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZR 1000 GenesisDucati Supersport 1000 DS
Model year19882006
Price
Engine989 cc992 cc
Horsepower135 hp94 hp
Torque10 Nm
Weight179 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 160/60-18 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Yamaha FZR 1000 Genesis vs Ducati Supersport 1000 DS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZR 1000 Genesis and the Ducati Supersport 1000 DS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZR 1000 Genesis brings 135 hp, while the Ducati Supersport 1000 DS counters with 94 hp at 179 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: