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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Ducati Panigale V4 R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5002
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
Ducati Panigale V4 R221 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc
Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja 500Ducati Panigale V4 R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanDucati · Italy
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average~27 km/l—
Petrol tank14 L16 L
On a full tank~378 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size451 cc998 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power45 PS @ 9,000 rpm221 PS @ 15,250 rpm
Torque42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight263 PS / tonne1285 PS / tonne
Top speed185 km/h300 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight171 kg (with fluids)172 kg (dry)
Seat height785 mm830 mm
Ground clearance135 mm—
Wheelbase1,375 mm1,471 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 / Disc 220Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 200/60-17

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.

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  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Ducati Panigale V4 R?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Ducati Panigale V4 R?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Ducati Panigale V4 R about 172 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Ducati Panigale V4 R: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R 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.

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