2024 HONDA CBR1000RR vs DUCATI Panigale 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.

Top on paper
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
100 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2
0 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

Best fit here
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
52.7 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2
46.2 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
71.5 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2
31.1 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
99 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2
25 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
50.4 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2
38.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR 83.3 cm Lowest seat here
  • DUCATI Panigale V2 84 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 0.7 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) up to 218 hp (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR).
  • Torque spans 104 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V2) up to 113 Nm (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR).
  • Weight spans 195 kg (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR) to 200 kg (DUCATI Panigale V2).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 1: 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR (1); DUCATI Panigale V2 (0).

Specification HONDA CBR1000RR DUCATI Panigale V2
Brand HONDA DUCATI
Model HONDA CBR1000RR DUCATI Panigale V2
Engine size 1000cc 1000cc
Power 218hp 155hp
Torque 113nm. 104nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 195kg 200kg
Front brake Dual radial-mounted full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston calipers Dual 320mm discs, 4-piston Brembo calipers (Bosch ABS)
Rear brake Single 220mm disc 245mm single disc, Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS)
Seat height (cm) 83.3cm 84cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR-17 radial 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3
Rear tyre 190/50Z-17 radial 180/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 43mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel Fully adjustable Showa 43mm shock absorber
Rear suspension Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 5.4-inch travel Fully adjustable aluminum mono shock absorber
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 340km/h 280km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 16 L – 7 L/100km 17 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $16599 $18595
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View DUCATI price list
Extra features

-TFT DISPLAY, ASSISTED SLIPPER CLUTCH, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL

-ELECTRONIC STEERING DAMPER, THROTTLE BY WIRE

-Driving modes, -Power modes -Traction Control, -Automatic tire calibration -Sachs steering damper -Quickshifter

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2024 HONDA CBR1000RR vs 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2: listed specifications

The 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR and 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2 are closely matched in weight and displacement, while the CBR1000RR has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

CBR1000RR and Panigale V2 have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

CBR1000RR has a clear listed power advantage (218 hp vs 155 hp).

Torque

CBR1000RR has a modest listed torque advantage (113 Nm vs 104 Nm).

Listed top speed

CBR1000RR has a clear listed top-speed advantage (340 km/h vs 280 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

CBR1000RR and Panigale V2 have very similar listed weights (195 kg vs 200 kg). CBR1000RR and Panigale V2 have very similar seat heights (83.3 cm vs 84 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HONDA CBR1000RR vs DUCATI Panigale V2?

HONDA CBR1000RR is listed at 340 km/h (211 mph) vs 280 km/h (174 mph) for DUCATI Panigale V2.

Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR1000RR or DUCATI Panigale V2?

HONDA CBR1000RR has 218 hp compared with 155 hp on the DUCATI Panigale V2.

Which is lighter, HONDA CBR1000RR or DUCATI Panigale V2?

HONDA CBR1000RR is lighter at 195 kg vs 200 kg for DUCATI Panigale V2.

Which is better, HONDA CBR1000RR or DUCATI Panigale 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.