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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs KTM 390 Duke

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

KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  2. KTM 390 Duke1
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Duke163 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 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
KTM 390 Duke44 PS

Torque

Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
KTM 390 Duke37 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t
KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc
KTM 390 Duke373 cc

Top speed

Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
KTM 390 Duke167 km/h

Weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
KTM 390 Duke163 kg

Seat height

Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
KTM 390 Duke830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RKTM 390 Duke
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKTM · Austria
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average—~28 km/l
Petrol tank16 L13.4 L
On a full tank—~375 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc373 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne270 PS / tonne
Top speed300 km/h167 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)163 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm830 mm
Ground clearance—151 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,357 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

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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  • KTM 390 Duke—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Panigale V4 R or KTM 390 Duke?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Panigale V4 R or KTM 390 Duke?

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and Ducati Panigale V4 R about 172 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

Ducati Panigale V4 R or KTM 390 Duke: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 390 Duke if lightest 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.