DUCATI Diavel 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.
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.
- DUCATI Diavel 79 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Panigale V2 84 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 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) up to 168 hp (DUCATI Diavel).
- Torque spans 104 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V2) up to 126 Nm (DUCATI Diavel).
- Weight spans 200 kg (DUCATI Panigale V2) to 211 kg (DUCATI Diavel).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | DUCATI Diavel | DUCATI Panigale V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | DUCATI |
| Model | DUCATI Diavel | DUCATI Panigale V2 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 168hp | 155hp |
| Torque | 126nm. | 104nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 211kg | 200kg |
| Front brake | Disc 320mm (double) (ABS) | Dual 320mm discs, 4-piston Brembo calipers (Bosch ABS) |
| Rear brake | Disc 260mm (ABS) | 245mm single disc, Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 84cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 Diablo Rosso 3 | 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 |
| Rear tyre | 240/45ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 | 180/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 50mm fully adjustable | Fully adjustable Showa 43mm shock absorber |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock fully adjustable | Fully adjustable aluminum mono shock absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Supersport |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 280km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 20 L – 6.4 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $26995 | $18595 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -Driving mode, -Power mode -Traction control, -Wheelie Control -Cruise Control, TFT screen -Departure control and assistant |
-Driving modes, -Power modes -Traction Control, -Automatic tire calibration -Sachs steering damper -Quickshifter |
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2023 DUCATI Diavel vs 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Diavel and 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2 are closely matched in displacement, while the Diavel has more peak power and torque, and the Panigale V2 has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Diavel and Panigale V2 have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Diavel has a modest listed power advantage (168 hp vs 155 hp).
Torque
Diavel has a clear listed torque advantage (126 Nm vs 104 Nm).
Listed top speed
Panigale V2 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 245 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Panigale V2 has a modest listed weight advantage (200 kg vs 211 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Panigale V2 is listed higher (84 cm) than Diavel (79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Diavel vs DUCATI Panigale V2?
DUCATI Panigale V2 is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 245 km/h (152 mph) for DUCATI Diavel.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Diavel or DUCATI Panigale V2?
DUCATI Diavel has 168 hp compared with 155 hp on the DUCATI Panigale V2.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Diavel or DUCATI Panigale V2?
DUCATI Panigale V2 is lighter at 200 kg vs 211 kg for DUCATI Diavel.
Which is better, DUCATI Diavel 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.
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