2025 BMW S1000RR 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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2025 BMW S1000RR 83 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 205 hp (2025 BMW S1000RR).
- Torque spans 104 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss) up to 113 Nm (2025 BMW S1000RR).
- Weight spans 195 kg (2025 BMW S1000RR) to 197 kg (DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | 2025 BMW S1000RR | DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | DUCATI |
| Model | 2025 BMW S1000RR | DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 205hp | 155hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 104nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 195kg | 197kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, 320 mm diameter, 4.5 mm thickness, 4-piston fixed caliper. | Dual 320mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, 220 mm diameter, 1-piston floating caliper | 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Corsa |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR17 (M rim: 200/55 ZR17) | 180/60ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Corsa |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 45 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, 4.7 in. wheel travel | Öhlins NIX30 43mm, TiN-coated, fully adjustable. |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, fully adjustable, 4.6 in. wheel travel | Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 mono shock. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 362km/h | 280km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $25000 | $22995 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -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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2025 BMW S1000RR vs 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss: listed specifications
The 2025 BMW S1000RR and 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss are closely matched in weight and displacement, while the S1000RR has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
S1000RR and Panigale V2 Bayliss have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
S1000RR has a clear listed power advantage (205 hp vs 155 hp).
Torque
S1000RR has a modest listed torque advantage (113 Nm vs 104 Nm).
Listed top speed
S1000RR has a clear listed top-speed advantage (362 km/h vs 280 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
S1000RR and Panigale V2 Bayliss have very similar listed weights (195 kg vs 197 kg). S1000RR and Panigale V2 Bayliss have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque and listed top speed, while displacement, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 BMW S1000RR vs DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss?
2025 BMW S1000RR is listed at 362 km/h (225 mph) vs 280 km/h (174 mph) for DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 BMW S1000RR or DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss?
2025 BMW S1000RR has 205 hp compared with 155 hp on the DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss.
Which is lighter, 2025 BMW S1000RR or DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss?
2025 BMW S1000RR is lighter at 195 kg vs 197 kg for DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss.
Which is better, 2025 BMW S1000RR 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.
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