KAWASAKI Ninja H2R vs DUCATI Panigale V4 S
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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 H2R 83 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Panigale V4 S 85 cm Tallest 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 215.5 hp (DUCATI Panigale V4 S) up to 326 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Torque spans 123.6 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V4 S) up to 165 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Weight spans 198.5 kg (DUCATI Panigale V4 S) to 216 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
Reader votes so far — total 5: KAWASAKI Ninja H2R (2); DUCATI Panigale V4 S (3).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R | DUCATI Panigale V4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | DUCATI |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R | DUCATI Panigale V4 S |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 326hp | 215.5hp |
| Torque | 165nm. | 123.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 216kg | 198.5kg |
| Front brake | 330 mm Brembo dual disc, dual radial-mounted 4-piston Brembo monoblock caliper | 330 mm dual-disc brake, radial Brembo Monobloc Stylema 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 250 mm single disc, Brembo dual-piston caliper | Single-disc brake with a diameter of 245 mm, equipped with a 2-piston caliper. |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Supercorsa SP |
| Rear tyre | 200/55ZR17 | 200/60ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Supercorsa SP |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Öhlins 43 mm inverted fork, rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload adjustable | Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork with 43 mm chrome-plated inner tubes. |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock, compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable | Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 400km/h | 340km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 8 L/100km | 17 L – 7.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $58100 | $32195 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | Additional Features:
|
-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. |
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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R vs 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 S: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R and 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 S are closely matched in displacement, while the Ninja H2R has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Panigale V4 S has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Ninja H2R and Panigale V4 S have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Ninja H2R has a clear listed power advantage (326 hp vs 215.5 hp).
Torque
Ninja H2R has a clear listed torque advantage (165 Nm vs 123.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja H2R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (400 km/h vs 340 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Panigale V4 S is notably lighter on the listed weight (198.5 kg vs 216 kg). Ninja H2R has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 85 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 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R vs DUCATI Panigale V4 S?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R is listed at 400 km/h (249 mph) vs 340 km/h (211 mph) for DUCATI Panigale V4 S.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R or DUCATI Panigale V4 S?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R has 326 hp compared with 216 hp on the DUCATI Panigale V4 S.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R or DUCATI Panigale V4 S?
DUCATI Panigale V4 S is lighter at 199 kg vs 216 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja H2R.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R 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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