Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2014 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2014

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Overview - Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2014 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2014

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Technical Specifications Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2014 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2014

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2014

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	112 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60.8 mm	Stroke	55.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	195 HP	Engine power	202 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	132 Nm	Torque	118 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	13.2
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,198 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Technology	Technology	TiN-coating	Technology	Big Piston
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	Showa
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	Showa
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Monocoque	Frame type	Twin Tube, Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,437 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017

Suzuki has done a great job with the GSX-R 1000 2017. A super-strong motorbike with a fabulously smooth torque curve. Actually unbelievable at 202 hp! The chassis is of high quality and the electronics package has no tinsel but delivers top performance.

High-revving engine

no dents in torque curve

Super stable on corner exit and radius

Great quickshifter

High-quality chassis

Terrific on fast tracks.

Engine brake not adjustable