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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5002
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 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
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Top speed

Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RKawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average—~27 km/l
Petrol tank16 L14 L
On a full tank—~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc451 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed300 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—135 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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.

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  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Ducati Panigale V4 R about 172 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Panigale V4 R or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if lightest, lowest seat 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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