KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR vs DUCATI Panigale V4 R
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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-10RR 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Panigale V4 R 85 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 210 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR) up to 237 hp (DUCATI Panigale V4 R).
- Torque spans 113.5 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR) up to 118 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V4 R).
- Weight spans 193.5 kg (DUCATI Panigale V4 R) to 206 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR | DUCATI Panigale V4 R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | DUCATI |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR | DUCATI Panigale V4 R |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 210hp | 237hp |
| Torque | 113.5nm. | 118nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 206kg | 193.5kg |
| Front brake | 330 mm dual disc, dual radial-mounted Brembo M50 monobloc, 4-piston caliper | Dual 330 mm disc ABS, (Brembo Monobloc Stylema 4 calipers) |
| Rear brake | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper | 245 mm disc 2-pistons ABS (Brembo caliper) |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70R 17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa |
| Rear tyre | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W) | 200/60R 17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 43 mm external compression chamber inverted fork, rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload adjustable. | Fully adjustable 43 mm Öhlins NPX 25/30 TiN-coated pressurized fork. Rear Suspension: |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with rebound damping, compression damping, and adjustable spring preload. | Hydraulic spring preload adjuster, fully adjustable Ohlins TTX 36 unit, mono. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 320km/h | 350km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 7 L/100km | 17 L – 8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $18799 | $45495 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | Additional 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 KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR vs 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 R: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR and 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 R are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the Panigale V4 R has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Ninja ZX-10RR and Panigale V4 R have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Panigale V4 R has a modest listed power advantage (237 hp vs 210 hp).
Torque
Ninja ZX-10RR and Panigale V4 R have very similar listed torque (113.5 Nm vs 118 Nm).
Listed top speed
Panigale V4 R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (350 km/h vs 320 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Panigale V4 R has a modest listed weight advantage (193.5 kg vs 206 kg). Ninja ZX-10RR has a lower listed seat height (83.5 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR vs DUCATI Panigale V4 R?
DUCATI Panigale V4 R is listed at 350 km/h (217 mph) vs 320 km/h (199 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR or DUCATI Panigale V4 R?
DUCATI Panigale V4 R has 237 hp compared with 210 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR or DUCATI Panigale V4 R?
DUCATI Panigale V4 R is lighter at 194 kg vs 206 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10RR or DUCATI Panigale V4 R?
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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