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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 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-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

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. Yamaha YZF-R15 V42
  • 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-R15 V4142 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
Ducati Panigale V4 R221 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4Ducati Panigale V4 R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanDucati · Italy
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average~40 km/l—
Petrol tank11 L16 L
On a full tank~440 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc998 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm221 PS @ 15,250 rpm
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne1285 PS / tonne
Top speed140 km/h300 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)172 kg (dry)
Seat height815 mm830 mm
Ground clearance170 mm—
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,471 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-17120/70-17 / 200/60-17
Suspension (front / back)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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Ducati Panigale V4 R?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Ducati Panigale V4 R?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and Ducati Panigale V4 R about 172 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Ducati Panigale V4 R: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 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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