DUCATI Panigale V4 R vs 2025 BMW S1000RR
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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 Panigale V4 R 85 cm Tallest seat here
- 2025 BMW S1000RR 83 cm Lowest 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 205 hp (2025 BMW S1000RR) up to 237 hp (DUCATI Panigale V4 R).
- Torque spans 113 Nm (2025 BMW S1000RR) up to 118 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V4 R).
- Weight spans 193.5 kg (DUCATI Panigale V4 R) to 195 kg (2025 BMW S1000RR).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | DUCATI Panigale V4 R | 2025 BMW S1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | BMW |
| Model | DUCATI Panigale V4 R | 2025 BMW S1000RR |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 237hp | 205hp |
| Torque | 118nm. | 113nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 193.5kg | 195kg |
| Front brake | Dual 330 mm disc ABS, (Brembo Monobloc Stylema 4 calipers) | Dual disc brake, 320 mm diameter, 4.5 mm thickness, 4-piston fixed caliper. |
| Rear brake | 245 mm disc 2-pistons ABS (Brembo caliper) | Single disc brake, 220 mm diameter, 1-piston floating caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 85cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R 17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 200/60R 17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa | 190/55 ZR17 (M rim: 200/55 ZR17) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable 43 mm Öhlins NPX 25/30 TiN-coated pressurized fork. Rear Suspension: | 45 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, 4.7 in. wheel travel |
| Rear suspension | Hydraulic spring preload adjuster, fully adjustable Ohlins TTX 36 unit, mono. | Monoshock, fully adjustable, 4.6 in. wheel travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 350km/h | 362km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 8 L/100km | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $45495 | $25000 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View BMW price list |
| Extra features | -Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO 2, Automatic tire calibration. -Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Daytime Running Light (DRL)** with Full LED lighting, Öhlins steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Lithium-ion battery, Auto-off indicators, Racing-style grips, Chain guard, Marchesini forged aluminum wheels, Carbon fiber front fender, Carbon fiber heat shield, Carbon fiber wings, Bike-specific billet aluminum steering head with the bike number, High-flow air filter. |
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2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 R vs 2025 BMW S1000RR: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 R and 2025 BMW S1000RR are closely matched in weight and torque, while the Panigale V4 R has more peak power, and the S1000RR has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Panigale V4 R and S1000RR have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Panigale V4 R has a clear listed power advantage (237 hp vs 205 hp).
Torque
Panigale V4 R and S1000RR have very similar listed torque (118 Nm vs 113 Nm).
Listed top speed
S1000RR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (362 km/h vs 350 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Panigale V4 R and S1000RR have very similar listed weights (193.5 kg vs 195 kg). S1000RR has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed and seat height, while displacement, torque and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Panigale V4 R vs 2025 BMW S1000RR?
2025 BMW S1000RR is listed at 362 km/h (225 mph) vs 350 km/h (217 mph) for DUCATI Panigale V4 R.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Panigale V4 R or 2025 BMW S1000RR?
DUCATI Panigale V4 R has 237 hp compared with 205 hp on the 2025 BMW S1000RR.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Panigale V4 R or 2025 BMW S1000RR?
DUCATI Panigale V4 R is lighter at 194 kg vs 195 kg for 2025 BMW S1000RR.
Which is better, DUCATI Panigale V4 R or 2025 BMW S1000RR?
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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