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BMW R 1300 GS vs Ducati Panigale V4 R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

Ducati Panigale V4 R

Ducati Panigale V4 R2019–2022

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 221 PS
  • 172 kg

Road version of the Ducati World Superbike racer, with winglets

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Panigale V4 R5
  2. BMW R 1300 GS1
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Panigale V4 R172 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
  • Lowest seatDucati Panigale V4 R830 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

BMW R 1300 GS145 PS
Ducati Panigale V4 R221 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSDucati Panigale V4 R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyDucati · Italy
Type of bikeAdventureSports
Petrol tank19 L16 L
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc998 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm221 PS @ 15,250 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne1285 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h300 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)172 kg (dry)
Seat height850 mm830 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,471 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-17120/70-17 / 200/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Ducati Panigale V4 R?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Ducati Panigale V4 R?

Ducati Panigale V4 R weighs about 172 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Ducati Panigale V4 R is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or Ducati Panigale V4 R: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most pulling power. Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R if most power, quickest (power to weight) matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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