Ducati Hypermotard 950 vs Honda CB1000 Hornet
Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.
Ducati Hypermotard 950Hypermotard 950 STD · ₹13 Lakh
Honda CB1000 HornetCB1000 Hornet SP · ₹13.29 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
Hypermotard 950: ₹13 Lakh (ahead)
CB1000 Hornet: ₹13.29 Lakh
Hypermotard 950 ₹29,390 cheaper
Braking
Hypermotard 950: Cornering ABS (ahead)
CB1000 Hornet: Dual-channel ABS
Power
Hypermotard 950: 114 hp
CB1000 Hornet: 157.17 PS (ahead)
Torque 96 vs 107 Nm
Weight
Hypermotard 950: 200 kg
CB1000 Hornet: 211 kg
Seat height 870 vs 809 mm
Versions
Hypermotard 950: 3 (ahead)
CB1000 Hornet: 1
Pick the Hypermotard 950 for the lower price, cornering abs and more versions.
Pick the CB1000 Hornet for more power.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹13 Lakh
₹13.29 Lakh
On-road in
₹14.41 Lakh
₹14.73 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹24,215 a month
₹24,756 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
114 hp
157.17 PS
Torque
96 Nm
107 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Engine & Transmission
Displacement (cc)
937 cc
999.0 cc
Engine Type
Testastretta 11-Degree, 2-Cylinder L-Twin, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, Liquid-Cooled
4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC Liquid-Cooled In-line 4-Cylinder (CBR1000RR-derived)
Bore x Stroke
94 mm x 67.5 mm
76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio
13.3:1
11.7:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Clutch
Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Brakes & Wheels
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M4.32 4-piston calipers
Dual 310 mm Floating Discs with Nissin Radial 4-Piston Calipers (SP: Brembo Stylema 4-Piston)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper
240 mm Disc with 1-Piston Caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, with Slide-by-Brake function
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
3-Spoke Y-Shaped Alloy, forged Marchesini wheels on SP variant
Cast Aluminium Wheels
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III / Supercorsa SP on SP)
120/70-ZR17 (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size
180/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III / Supercorsa SP on SP)
180/55-ZR17 (Tubeless)
Suspension & Chassis
Front Suspension
Fully adjustable 45 mm Marzocchi USD aluminium fork, fully adjustable 48 mm Ohlins USD fork with 185mm travel on SP
Showa 41 mm SFF-BP USD Forks with Adjustable Rebound & Compression (SP: Öhlins TTX36 Rear / Showa USD)
Rear Suspension
Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs monoshock, fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock with 175mm travel on SP, aluminium single-sided swingarm
Showa Monoshock Pro-Link with Preload & Rebound (SP: Öhlins TTX36)
Frame Type
Tubular Steel Trellis Frame
Steel Twin-Spar Frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1,493 mm, 1,498 mm on SP
1,455 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
215 mm
135 mm
Dimensions
Length (mm)
2,145 mm
2,125 mm
Width (mm)
900 mm
790 mm
Height (mm)
1,155 mm
1,085 mm
Seat Height (mm)
870 mm, 890 mm on SP variant
809 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
200 kg, 198 kg on SP
211 kg (212 kg SP)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
14.5 litres, 3.5 litres reserve
17.0 Litres
Instrument Cluster
Display Type
4.3-inch Full TFT Color Display
5.0-inch Full-Colour Optical Bonded TFT Display with Custom Screen Themes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth / Ducati Multimedia System, DMS ready
Yes (Honda RoadSync Bluetooth)
Navigation
Turn-by-turn navigation support
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
USB Charging
USB socket under seat
USB Type-C
Safety & Convenience
Riding Modes
Sport, Touring, Urban
4 Riding Modes: Sport, Standard, Rain, and 2 Custom User Modes
Traction Control
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO
Throttle By Wire (TBW), Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC 3 levels), Wheelie Control, Engine Braking Control
Quickshifter
Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down EVO, standard on RVE and SP
Standard Bi-directional Quickshifter (on SP) / Optional (Standard)
Cruise Control
Not Available
Cruise Control on select versions
Additional Electronic Aids
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Bosch 6-axis IMU, knuckleguards
Not listed
Lights
Headlight
LED headlamp with DRL
Dual Compact Projector LED Headlamps with Angry Hornet Brow DRLs
Taillight
Full LED
Full LED Tail Lamp
Turn Indicators
LED, front integrated into handguards
LED Indicators
Seat & Storage
Seat Type
Flat supermotard bench seat
Split Sports Stepped Seat
Under-Seat Storage
Under-seat twin-exhaust routing leaves minimal storage for USB/tools
None
Choice
Versions
3 versions
1 version
Price range
₹13 Lakh – ₹19.05 Lakh
₹13.29 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
1 colour
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
Same engine and gearbox, closest price
Pick a pair to compare those two versions
Petrol, manual
Hypermotard 950 STD₹13 Lakh CB1000 Hornet SP₹13.29 Lakh CB1000 Hornet ₹29,390 more Hypermotard 950 RVE₹17.11 Lakh CB1000 Hornet SP₹13.29 Lakh CB1000 Hornet ₹3.81 lakh less Hypermotard 950 SP₹19.05 Lakh CB1000 Hornet SP₹13.29 Lakh CB1000 Hornet ₹5.76 lakh lessOn-road price in six cities
Hypermotard 950 Hypermotard 950 STD against CB1000 Hornet CB1000 Hornet SP
| City | Hypermotard 950 | CB1000 Hornet | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹14.93 Lakh | ₹15.27 Lakh | Hypermotard 950 ₹33,417 less |
| Pune | ₹14.93 Lakh | ₹15.27 Lakh | Hypermotard 950 ₹33,417 less |
| New Delhi | ₹14.41 Lakh | ₹14.73 Lakh | Hypermotard 950 ₹32,241 less |
| Bengaluru | ₹15.71 Lakh | ₹16.06 Lakh | Hypermotard 950 ₹35,180 less |
| Chennai | ₹14.93 Lakh | ₹15.27 Lakh | Hypermotard 950 ₹33,417 less |
| Hyderabad | ₹15.71 Lakh | ₹16.06 Lakh | Hypermotard 950 ₹35,180 less |
Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the Hypermotard 950 or the CB1000 Hornet?
The Hypermotard 950, by ₹29,390 on the versions compared here: Hypermotard 950 Hypermotard 950 STD at ₹13 Lakh against CB1000 Hornet CB1000 Hornet SP at ₹13.29 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹14.41 Lakh against ₹14.73 Lakh.
Which is more powerful?
The Hypermotard 950 Hypermotard 950 STD makes 114 hp and 96 Nm and the CB1000 Hornet CB1000 Hornet SP makes 157.17 PS and 107 Nm.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹24,215 a month for the Hypermotard 950 and ₹24,756 for the CB1000 Hornet, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.
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