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BMW S 1000 RR vs Ducati Panigale V4 R

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

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BMW S 1000 RREarlier version in photo

BMW S 1000 RR2023 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 999 cc
  • 210 PS
  • 197 kg

ShiftCam variable valve timing

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 R4
  2. BMW S 1000 RR2
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Panigale V4 R172 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW S 1000 RR303 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 S 1000 RR210 PS
Ducati Panigale V4 R221 PS

Torque

BMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm

Power to weight

BMW S 1000 RR1,066 PS/t
Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t

Engine size

BMW S 1000 RR999 cc
Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc

Top speed

BMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h

Weight

BMW S 1000 RR197 kg
Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg

Seat height

BMW S 1000 RR832 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW S 1000 RRDucati Panigale V4 R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyDucati · Italy
Type of bikeSportsSports
Petrol tank16.5 L16 L
Engine and performance
Engine size999 cc998 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power210 PS @ 13,750 rpm221 PS @ 15,250 rpm
Torque113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight1066 PS / tonne1285 PS / tonne
Top speed303 km/h300 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight197 kg (with fluids)172 kg (dry)
Seat height832 mm830 mm
Wheelbase1,457 mm1,471 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 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 S 1000 RR or Ducati Panigale V4 R?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; BMW S 1000 RR makes 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or Ducati Panigale V4 R?

Ducati Panigale V4 R weighs about 172 kg and BMW S 1000 RR about 197 kg, so Ducati Panigale V4 R is easier to push and park.

BMW S 1000 RR or Ducati Panigale V4 R: which should I buy?

Buy BMW S 1000 RR if you care most about most pulling power, highest top speed. 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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