Yamaha FZR 1000 Genesis vs Ducati Supersport 1000 DS Half-fairing (2003)

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 Half-fairing. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZR 1000 GenesisDucati Supersport 1000 DS Half-fairing
Model year19882003
Price
Engine989 cc992 cc
Horsepower135 hp86 hp
Torque88 Nm
Weight185 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 Half-fairing — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZR 1000 Genesis and the Ducati Supersport 1000 DS Half-fairing 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 Half-fairing counters with 86 hp at 185 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: