BMW S 1000 RR vs DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2
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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 RR 83 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 85 cm Tallest 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 210 hp (BMW S 1000 RR) up to 215.5 hp (DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2).
- Torque spans 113 Nm (BMW S 1000 RR) up to 123.6 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2).
- Weight spans 194.5 kg (DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2) to 210 kg (BMW S 1000 RR).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW S 1000 RR | DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | DUCATI |
| Model | BMW S 1000 RR | DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 210hp | 215.5hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 123.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 210kg | 194.5kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4.5 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper (5 mm M wheels) | 330 mm dual-disc brake, radial Brembo Monobloc Stylema 4-piston caliper. |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Single-disc brake with a diameter of 245 mm, equipped with a 2-piston caliper. |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70R 17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR17 | 200/60R 17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Öhlins NPX25/30, TiN-coated, pressurized 43 mm fully adjustable fork. Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode with electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 unit. Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode with electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 330km/h | 345km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km | 17 L – 7.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17895 | $45995 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -BMW Motorrad ABS, ABS PRO, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), HSC (Hill Start Control) -4 riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race), Shift assistant Pro, 6.5" TFT display -M chassis kit, M GPS Laptrigger (activation code), M lightweight batteryy |
-Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Daytime Running Light (DRL)* with Full LED lighting, Öhlins suspension and steering damper with Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO, Quick adjustment buttons, Lithium-ion battery, Auto-off indicators, Racing-style grips, Chain guard, Carbon fiber wheels*, Carbon fiber front fender, Carbon fiber wings, Aluminum adjustable rider footpegs with carbon fiber heel guards, Bike-specific billet aluminum steering head number, Machined brake and clutch levers. -Machined mirror block-off plates**, Plate mount removal cap**, Carbon fiber open clutch cover**, GPS module Ducati Data Analyzer+ (DDA+). |
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2023 BMW S 1000 RR vs 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR and 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 are closely matched in peak power and displacement, while the Panigale V4 SP2 has more torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
S 1000 RR and Panigale V4 SP2 have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
S 1000 RR and Panigale V4 SP2 have very similar peak power (210 hp vs 215.5 hp).
Torque
Panigale V4 SP2 has a modest listed torque advantage (123.6 Nm vs 113 Nm).
Listed top speed
Panigale V4 SP2 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (345 km/h vs 330 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Panigale V4 SP2 has a modest listed weight advantage (194.5 kg vs 210 kg). S 1000 RR has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and peak power remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW S 1000 RR vs DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2?
DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 is listed at 345 km/h (214 mph) vs 330 km/h (205 mph) for BMW S 1000 RR.
Which has more horsepower, BMW S 1000 RR or DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2?
DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 has 216 hp compared with 210 hp on the BMW S 1000 RR.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2?
DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 is lighter at 195 kg vs 210 kg for BMW S 1000 RR.
Which is better, BMW S 1000 RR or DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2?
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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