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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Kawasaki Z650

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 Z650Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 68 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Panigale V4 R5
  2. Kawasaki Z6501
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 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 seatKawasaki Z650790 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 Z65068 PS

Torque

Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
Kawasaki Z65064 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t
Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc
Kawasaki Z650649 cc

Top speed

Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
Kawasaki Z650200 km/h

Weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
Kawasaki Z650188 kg

Seat height

Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
Kawasaki Z650790 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RKawasaki Z650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Petrol tank16 L15 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc649 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm68 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne362 PS / tonne
Top speed300 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/60-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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 Kawasaki Z650?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Kawasaki Z650?

Ducati Panigale V4 R weighs about 172 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so Ducati Panigale V4 R is easier to push and park.

Ducati Panigale V4 R or Kawasaki Z650: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Z650 if 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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