KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R 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.
- KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Panigale V2 84 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) up to 213 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R).
- Torque spans 104 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V2) up to 114.9 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R).
- Weight spans 200 kg (DUCATI Panigale V2) to 206 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R | DUCATI Panigale V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | DUCATI |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R | DUCATI Panigale V2 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 213hp | 155hp |
| Torque | 114.9nm. | 104nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 206kg | 200kg |
| Front brake | 330 mm Brembo dual disc, dual radial-mounted Brembo M50 monoblock, 4-piston caliper | Dual 320mm discs, 4-piston Brembo calipers (Bosch ABS) |
| Rear brake | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper | 245mm single disc, Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 84cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W) | 180/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted fork with unbalanced external compression chamber, KECS-controlled rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload adjustable. | Fully adjustable Showa 43mm shock absorber |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal, back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with KECS-controlled compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable. Additional Features: | Fully adjustable aluminum mono shock absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 320km/h | 280km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 7 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17799 | $18595 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | Additional Features:
|
-Driving modes, -Power modes -Traction Control, -Automatic tire calibration -Sachs steering damper -Quickshifter |
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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R vs 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R and 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2 are closely matched in displacement, while the Ninja ZX-10R has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Panigale V2 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Ninja ZX-10R and Panigale V2 have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Ninja ZX-10R has a clear listed power advantage (213 hp vs 155 hp).
Torque
Ninja ZX-10R has a modest listed torque advantage (114.9 Nm vs 104 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja ZX-10R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (320 km/h vs 280 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 206 kg). Ninja ZX-10R and Panigale V2 have very similar seat heights (83.5 cm vs 84 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R vs DUCATI Panigale V2?
KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R is listed at 320 km/h (199 mph) vs 280 km/h (174 mph) for DUCATI Panigale V2.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R or DUCATI Panigale V2?
KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R has 213 hp compared with 155 hp on the DUCATI Panigale V2.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R or DUCATI Panigale V2?
DUCATI Panigale V2 is lighter at 200 kg vs 206 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R 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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