KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX vs DUCATI Panigale V4 S vs BMW M 1000 RR
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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 H2 SX 83.5 cm
- DUCATI Panigale V4 S 85 cm Tallest seat here
- BMW M 1000 RR 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 200 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX) up to 215.5 hp (DUCATI Panigale V4 S).
- Torque spans 113 Nm (BMW M 1000 RR) up to 137.3 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX).
- Weight spans 198.5 kg (DUCATI Panigale V4 S) to 266 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX | DUCATI Panigale V4 S | BMW M 1000 RR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | DUCATI | BMW |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX | DUCATI Panigale V4 S | BMW M 1000 RR |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 200hp | 215.5hp | 212hp |
| Torque | 137.3nm. | 123.6nm. | 113nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 266kg | 198.5kg | 214kg |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs with Brembo calipers | 330 mm dual-disc brake, radial Brembo Monobloc Stylema 4-piston caliper | M Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc with ABS (Brembo caliper) | Single-disc brake with a diameter of 245 mm, equipped with a 2-piston caliper. | M Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 2-piston fixed caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 85cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Supercorsa SP | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W) | 200/60ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Supercorsa SP | 200/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | ø43 mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manually adjustable spring preload, and top-out springs. | Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork with 43 mm chrome-plated inner tubes. | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable |
| Rear suspension | New Uni-Trak with piggyback reservoir BFRC lite gas-charged shock, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, and electronically adjustable spring preload. | Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 320km/h | 340km/h | 324km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 19 L – 5.4 L/100km | 17 L – 7.6 L/100km | 16.5 L – 7.5 L/100km |
| Service network | |||
| Service quality | |||
| Parts availability | |||
| Price | $28000 | $32195 | $32995 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View DUCATI price list | View BMW price list |
| Extra features | Additional Features:
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-Riding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch 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, Sachs steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Auto-off indicators, Chain guard. |
-M Chassis Kit; Rear height adjustment & Swingarm pivot, Windshield high, BMW Motorrad ABS and ABS Pro -7 riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race, Race Pro 1-3), Pit-Lane-Limiter -Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) +/- Shift, Hill Start Control (HSC) Pro, Dynamic Brake Control -Gearshift Assist Pro, Ready for reverse gear shift pattern, 6.5" TFT-Display with Connectivity -LED Headlight, Rear light and Indicators, Heated Grips, Cruise Control, M Lightweight Battery -M GPS Laptrigger software, M Carbon Wheels |
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KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX vs DUCATI Panigale V4 S vs BMW M 1000 RR: which is better for you?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX vs DUCATI Panigale V4 S?
DUCATI Panigale V4 S is listed at 340 km/h (211 mph) vs 320 km/h (199 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX or DUCATI Panigale V4 S?
DUCATI Panigale V4 S has 216 hp compared with 200 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX or DUCATI Panigale V4 S?
DUCATI Panigale V4 S is lighter at 199 kg vs 266 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX or DUCATI Panigale V4 S?
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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