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Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Ducati Panigale V4 R

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

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Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

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 R5
  2. Yamaha YZF-R11
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 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 seatDucati Panigale V4 R830 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS
Ducati Panigale V4 R221 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc
Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg
Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R1Ducati Panigale V4 R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanDucati · Italy
Type of bikeSportsSports
Petrol tank17 L16 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc998 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power200 PS @ 13,500 rpm221 PS @ 15,250 rpm
Torque113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight995 PS / tonne1285 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h300 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight201 kg (with fluids)172 kg (dry)
Seat height855 mm830 mm
Ground clearance130 mm—
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,471 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Ducati Panigale V4 R?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Ducati Panigale V4 R?

Ducati Panigale V4 R weighs about 172 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so Ducati Panigale V4 R is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R1 or Ducati Panigale V4 R: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if you care most about most pulling power. Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R if most power, quickest (power to weight) 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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