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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs BMW R 1300 GS

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

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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

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

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

Ducati Panigale V4 R221 PS
BMW R 1300 GS145 PS

Torque

Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Top speed

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

Weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
BMW R 1300 GS237 kg

Seat height

Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
BMW R 1300 GS850 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RBMW R 1300 GS
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeSportsAdventure
Petrol tank16 L19 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc1300 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm145 PS @ 7,750 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne612 PS / tonne
Top speed300 km/h220 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)237 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm850 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,518 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/60-17120/70-19 / 170/60-17

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, Ducati Panigale V4 R or BMW R 1300 GS?

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

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

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.

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

Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R if you care most about most power, quickest (power to weight). Buy BMW R 1300 GS if most pulling power 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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