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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Yamaha YZF-R3

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

Yamaha YZF-R3Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R3

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 321 cc
  • 42 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 169 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  2. Yamaha YZF-R32
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R3169 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 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
Yamaha YZF-R342 PS

Torque

Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc
Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc

Top speed

Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h

Weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg

Seat height

Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RYamaha YZF-R3
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average—~27 km/l
Petrol tank16 L14 L
On a full tank—~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc321 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm42 PS @ 10,750 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne249 PS / tonne
Top speed300 km/h180 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm780 mm
Ground clearance—160 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,380 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 298 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/60-17110/70-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—37 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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  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Yamaha YZF-R3 weighs about 169 kg and Ducati Panigale V4 R about 172 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R3 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Panigale V4 R or Yamaha YZF-R3: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 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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