Benelli Tornado Limited Edition (Italian version) vs Ducati SS 900 Supersport (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Benelli Tornado Limited Edition (Italian version)stacks up against the Ducati SS 900 Supersport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli Tornado Limited Edition (Italian version)Ducati SS 900 Supersport
Model year20022002
Price
Engine898 cc904 cc
Horsepower144 hp80 hp
Torque93 Nm79 Nm
Weight185 kg188 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 190/50-17 120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17

Benelli Tornado Limited Edition (Italian version) vs Ducati SS 900 Supersport — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli Tornado Limited Edition (Italian version) and the Ducati SS 900 Supersport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Benelli Tornado Limited Edition (Italian version) brings 144 hp in a 185 kg package, while the Ducati SS 900 Supersport counters with 80 hp at 188 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: