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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Triumph Speed 400 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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

Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg
Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus5
  2. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  3. Triumph Speed 4000
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHero Splendor Plus165 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
Triumph Speed 40040 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
Triumph Speed 40030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
Triumph Speed 400390 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
Triumph Speed 400158 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RTriumph Speed 400Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyTriumph · United KingdomHero · India
Type of bikeSportsClassicEveryday
Fuel average—~30 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank16 L13 L9.8 L
On a full tank—~390 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc398 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders411
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne235 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed300 km/h170 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)170 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm790 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—158 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,377 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 230Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18
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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Triumph Speed 400—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Triumph Speed 400?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Triumph Speed 400?

Triumph Speed 400 weighs about 170 kg and Ducati Panigale V4 R about 172 kg, so Triumph Speed 400 is easier to push and park.

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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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