BMW S 1000 R vs DUCATI Street Fighter V2
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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.
- BMW S 1000 R 83 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Street Fighter V2 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 153 hp (DUCATI Street Fighter V2) up to 165 hp (BMW S 1000 R).
- Torque spans 101.4 Nm (DUCATI Street Fighter V2) up to 114 Nm (BMW S 1000 R).
- Weight spans 200 kg (DUCATI Street Fighter V2) to 208 kg (BMW S 1000 R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW S 1000 R | DUCATI Street Fighter V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | DUCATI |
| Model | BMW S 1000 R | DUCATI Street Fighter V2 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 165hp | 153hp |
| Torque | 114nm. | 101.4nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 208kg | 200kg |
| Front brake | Twin-disc brake with a diameter of 320 mm, four-piston fixed calliper | Dual 320mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake with a diameter of 220 mm, one-piston floating calliper | 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 84.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR 17 | 180/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45 mm, spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression stage | Fully adjustable Showa 43mm shock absorber. |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium underbeam swinging arm, Full-Floater Pro, central shock absorber, adjustable rebound and compression damping and adjustable spring preload | Fully adjustable aluminum mono shock. |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 270km/h | 270km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13945 | $17995 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -Three riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, incl. HSC), Six-axis sensor box incl. ABS Pro & DTC -TFT display with connectivity, Adjustable handlebar position, Intelligent emergency call ECALL |
-Riding modes, - Power modes -Traction Control, - Automatic tire calibration -Sachs steering damper -Quickshifter -Ducati Wheelie Control, Brake control |
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2023 BMW S 1000 R vs 2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V2: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW S 1000 R and 2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V2 are closely matched in displacement, while the S 1000 R has more peak power and torque, and the Street Fighter V2 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
S 1000 R and Street Fighter V2 have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
S 1000 R has a modest listed power advantage (165 hp vs 153 hp).
Torque
S 1000 R has a modest listed torque advantage (114 Nm vs 101.4 Nm).
Listed top speed
S 1000 R and Street Fighter V2 have very similar listed top speeds (270 km/h vs 270 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Street Fighter V2 has a modest listed weight advantage (200 kg vs 208 kg). S 1000 R has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 84.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, weight and seat height, while displacement and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW S 1000 R vs DUCATI Street Fighter V2?
Both are listed at 270 km/h (168 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, BMW S 1000 R or DUCATI Street Fighter V2?
BMW S 1000 R has 165 hp compared with 153 hp on the DUCATI Street Fighter V2.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 R or DUCATI Street Fighter V2?
DUCATI Street Fighter V2 is lighter at 200 kg vs 208 kg for BMW S 1000 R.
Which is better, BMW S 1000 R or DUCATI Street Fighter V2?
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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