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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Kawasaki Ninja H2R

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 H2R

Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 310 PS
  • 216 kg

Supercharged and track-only: it cannot be registered for the road

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja H2R4
  2. Ducati Panigale V4 R1
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja H2R1435 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Panigale V4 R172 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h

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 H2R310 PS

Torque

Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja H2R1,435 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc
Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc

Top speed

Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h

Weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
Kawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg

Seat height

Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RKawasaki Ninja H2R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Petrol tank16 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc998 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm310 PS @ 14,000 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne1435 PS / tonne
Top speed300 km/h400 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)216 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm830 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/60-17120/600 R17 slick / 190/650 R17 slick

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 Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R makes 310 PS @ 14,000 rpm; Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

Ducati Panigale V4 R weighs about 172 kg and Kawasaki Ninja H2R about 216 kg, so Ducati Panigale V4 R is easier to push and park.

Ducati Panigale V4 R or Kawasaki Ninja H2R: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R if you care most about lightest. Buy Kawasaki Ninja H2R if most power, 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.