Ducati Panigale V4 2021 vs. BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 2021

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

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Overview - Ducati Panigale V4 2021 vs BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 2021

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Technical Specifications Ducati Panigale V4 2021 compared to BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 2021
BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore81 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke53.5 mmStroke49.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power214 HPEngine power199 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpm
TorqueTorque124 NmTorque113 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,000 rpmRpm at Torque10,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio14 Compression Ratio13
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,103 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeMonocoqueFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

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 width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,469 mmWheelbase1,438 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)198 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)208 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Panigale V4 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 2021

The conclusion is very easy for me. Ducati has made an "already almost perfect motorbike" even better without changing anything in a negative way. Although riding on the road with this radical fairing probably causes a stir and one or two riders find it uncomfortable, they obviously feel more comfortable with it on the race track. You get a motorbike "out of the box" that resembles a Superbike World Championship bike more than ever. I also believe that the V4 2018 owner is quite capable of improving his lap times with the 2020 version. My tip: if you take care to enlarge the tank or make it more grippy, you could go over the centre even more with your hull.

Clever electronics

Noticeable upgrade to last year's model

More accessible than ever before

Tank is too small from an ergonomic point of view

straight-line driving from 250km/h in the wet

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

The well-balanced universal talent will also be at the forefront of many comparison tests in 2017. It still scores with the outstanding engine and the universal and complete equipment.

On request with complete electronic equipment. All features available in high quality

Strong engine - powerful and easy to control

Comfortable seating position even for taller riders

Good chassis on the road and at trackdays

Brake fade on the racetrack under high load

Ride quality high enough for trackdays but not good enough for racing

Looks greyed out even though it is technically up to date

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Panigale V4 vs BMW S 1000 RR

Price Ducati Panigale V4

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