2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1M vs DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1M
63 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss
37 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1M
20.2 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss
78.8 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1M
68.6 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss
34 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1M
85.2 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss
38.7 pts

New rider friendly

2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1M
17.6 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss
71 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1M 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss 83.5 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 2 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 155 hp (DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss) up to 198 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1M).
  • Torque spans 83 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1M) up to 104 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss).
  • Weight spans 197 kg (DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss) to 203 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1M).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification YAMAHA YZF-R1M DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss
Brand YAMAHA DUCATI
Model YAMAHA YZF-R1M DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss
Engine size 1000cc 1000cc
Power 198hp 155hp
Torque 83nm. 104nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 203kg 197kg
Front brake Dual 320mm hydraulic disc; Brake Control System and ABS Dual 320mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers)
Rear brake 220mm hydraulic disc; Brake Control System and ABS 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers)
Seat height (cm) 85.5cm 83.5cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone® BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Corsa
Rear tyre 200/55ZR17 Bridgestone® BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11 180/60ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Corsa
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 43mm Öhlins® Electronic Racing Suspension NPX fork, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel Öhlins NIX30 43mm, TiN-coated, fully adjustable.
Rear suspension Öhlins® Electronic Racing Suspension single shock, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 mono shock.
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 320km/h 280km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 8 L/100km 17 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $27399 $22995
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View DUCATI price list
Extra features

-Launch Control System (LCS), Lean Angle-Sensitive Traction Control System (TCS)

-Lift Control System (LIF), MotoGP®-Developed Slide Control System (SCS)

-Power Delivery Mode (PWR), Ride-by-Wire Throttle System

-Up & Down Quick Shift System (QSS), Variable Intake System

-Riding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Automatic tire calibration.

-Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Daytime Running Light (DRL) with Full LED lighting, Öhlins steering damper, Auto-off indicators, Lithium-ion battery, Carbon fiber and titanium exhaust end cap.

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2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1M vs 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss: listed specifications

The 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1M and 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss are closely matched in displacement, while the YZF-R1M has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the Panigale V2 Bayliss has more torque, and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

YZF-R1M and Panigale V2 Bayliss have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

YZF-R1M has a clear listed power advantage (198 hp vs 155 hp).

Torque

Panigale V2 Bayliss has a clear listed torque advantage (104 Nm vs 83 Nm).

Listed top speed

YZF-R1M has a clear listed top-speed advantage (320 km/h vs 280 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Panigale V2 Bayliss has a modest listed weight advantage (197 kg vs 203 kg). Panigale V2 Bayliss has a lower listed seat height (83.5 cm vs 85.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of YAMAHA YZF-R1M vs DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss?

YAMAHA YZF-R1M is listed at 320 km/h (199 mph) vs 280 km/h (174 mph) for DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss.

Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA YZF-R1M or DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss?

YAMAHA YZF-R1M has 198 hp compared with 155 hp on the DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss.

Which is lighter, YAMAHA YZF-R1M or DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss?

DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss is lighter at 197 kg vs 203 kg for YAMAHA YZF-R1M.

Which is better, YAMAHA YZF-R1M or DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.