Triumph Daytona 955 vs Ducati 1000 S 2 (2000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Daytona 955stacks up against the Ducati 1000 S 2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Daytona 955Ducati 1000 S 2
Model year20001986
Price
Engine955 cc973 cc
Horsepower130 hp76 hp
Torque100 Nm
Weight198 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-18 / 130/80-18

Triumph Daytona 955 vs Ducati 1000 S 2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Daytona 955 and the Ducati 1000 S 2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Daytona 955 brings 130 hp in a 198 kg package, while the Ducati 1000 S 2 counters with 76 hp.

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: