Ducati Panigale V4 2018 vs. Yamaha R1M 2016

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Yamaha R1M 2016

Yamaha R1M 2016

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Overview - Ducati Panigale V4 2018 vs Yamaha R1M 2016

The Ducati Panigale V4 2018 and the Yamaha R1M 2016 are both high-performance supersport motorcycles that offer impressive features and capabilities.

Starting with the engine and drive train, the Ducati Panigale V4 2018 is equipped with a 1103cc engine that delivers a powerful 214 HP and 124 Nm of torque. It has a bore of 81 mm and a stroke of 53.5 mm, with a compression ratio of 14. The engine features four cylinders and four valves per cylinder, with desmodromic valve technology. On the other hand, the Yamaha R1M 2016 has a slightly smaller 998cc engine that produces 200 HP and 112.4 Nm of torque. It has a bore of 79 mm and a stroke of 50.9 mm, with a compression ratio of 13. Like the Panigale, it also has four cylinders and four valves per cylinder, but it uses DOHC valve technology.

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles feature upside-down telescopic forks in the front. The Ducati Panigale V4 2018 uses Showa suspension, while the Yamaha R1M 2016 is equipped with Öhlins suspension in both the front and rear.

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

When it comes to the chassis, both motorcycles have aluminum frames. However, the Ducati Panigale V4 2018 features a monocoque frame, which offers a more compact and lightweight design. On the other hand, the Yamaha R1M 2016 uses a Deltabox frame, which provides excellent rigidity and stability.

In terms of braking, both motorcycles have double disk brakes in the front.

When it comes to advanced rider assistance systems, the Ducati Panigale V4 2018 is equipped with ABS, while the Yamaha R1M 2016 offers additional features such as launch control, traction control, and anti-wheelie.

Yamaha R1M 2016

Yamaha R1M 2016

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Ducati Panigale V4 2018 has a front tire width of 120 mm and a rear tire width of 200 mm, with both tires having a diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1469 mm and a seat height of 830 mm. The kerb weight, including ABS, is 198 kg, and it has a fuel tank capacity of 16 liters. On the other hand, the Yamaha R1M 2016 has the same tire dimensions and wheelbase as the Panigale. However, it has a slightly higher seat height of 855 mm. The kerb weight, including ABS, is 200 kg, and it has a slightly larger fuel tank capacity of 17 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Ducati Panigale V4 2018 offers a powerful engine with great manners and a pleasant upper body position. It also has a sufficiently dimensioned chassis for country roads and a powerful yet not intrusive sound. Additionally, it provides good wind protection. On the other hand, the Yamaha R1M 2016 is praised for its lively handling, high-revving and precisely controllable engine, and excellent electronics package.

However, the Ducati Panigale V4 2018 does have some weaknesses. The seat can get warm, especially in city traffic, and the engine/clutch can feel a little rough in tight hairpin bends. On the other hand, the Yamaha R1M 2016 only offers a shift assistant for upshifting, which may be seen as a limitation compared to the Panigale.

Technical Specifications Ducati Panigale V4 2018 compared to Yamaha R1M 2016

Ducati Panigale V4 2018
Yamaha R1M 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke53.5 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power214 HPEngine power200 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpm
TorqueTorque124 NmTorque112.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,000 rpmRpm at Torque11,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio14 Compression Ratio13
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDesmodromicValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,103 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandÖhlins

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandSachsBrandÖhlins

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeMonocoqueFrame typeDeltabox

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsLaunch-Control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width200 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,469 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height855 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)198 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)200 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

The Panigale has become much more accessible in the 2018 V4 version than before. The engine, in combination with the electronics package, is still not as flawless and sterile as an inline four, but in practice it is a real blessing for Ducatisti - and a positive surprise for riders of other brands. The Panigale V4 also surprised with tolerable riding comfort on the country road and a pleasant level of stability. Progress here was clearly in the right direction. The new V4 is stronger and faster but also easier and more pleasant to ride.

Powerful engine with charisma and great manners

Pleasant upper body position (compared to other supersport bikes)

In the V4 sufficiently dimensioned chassis for the country road

Powerful but not intrusive sound

Good wind protection

Seat gets warm especially in city traffic

engine / clutch seems a little rough in tight hairpin bends.

Yamaha R1M 2016

Yamaha R1M 2016

Yamaha's high-tech rocket is still a technological leader in 2016. Radical, polarising and fascinating, it sets powerful lap times. It is closer to the race bikes than the other 1000s. In the meantime, no one is grumbling about the front.

Lively handling

high-revving and precisely controllable engine

excellent electronics package

Shift assistant only for upshifting

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Panigale V4 vs Yamaha R1M

There are a few key differences between a Ducati Panigale V4 2018 and a Yamaha R1M 2016. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 5. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha R1M with 63 days compared to 91 days for the Ducati Panigale V4. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 18 reviews for the Ducati Panigale V4 and 26 reviews for the Yamaha R1M since model year 2015. The first review for the Ducati Panigale V4 was published on 11/5/2017 and now has more than 131,500 views. This compares to more than 9,700 views for the first review on Yamaha R1M published on 12/3/2014.

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