DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 vs 2024 HONDA CBR600RR

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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.

Top on paper
DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2
85 pts
2024 HONDA CBR600RR
15 pts

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

DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2
28.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 HONDA CBR600RR
70.2 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2
88.3 pts
2024 HONDA CBR600RR
14.3 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2
99 pts
2024 HONDA CBR600RR
25 pts

New rider friendly

DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2
7.3 pts
Best fit here
2024 HONDA CBR600RR
81.3 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 85 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 HONDA CBR600RR 82 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 3 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 119 hp (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) up to 215.5 hp (DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2).
  • Torque spans 63 Nm (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) up to 123.6 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2).
  • Weight spans 186 kg (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) to 194.5 kg (DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2).
  • Displacement spans 600 cc (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) to 1000 cc (DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2).
Specification DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 HONDA CBR600RR
Brand DUCATI HONDA
Model DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 HONDA CBR600RR
Engine size 1000cc 600cc
Power 215.5hp 119hp
Torque 123.6nm. 63nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 194.5kg 186kg
Front brake 330 mm dual-disc brake, radial Brembo Monobloc Stylema 4-piston caliper. Dual radial-mounted full-floating 310mm discs with four-piston calipers
Rear brake Single-disc brake with a diameter of 245 mm, equipped with a 2-piston caliper. Single 220mm disc
Seat height (cm) 85cm 82cm
Front tyre 120/70R 17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear tyre 200/60R 17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 180/55ZR-17 radial
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Öhlins NPX25/30, TiN-coated, pressurized 43 mm fully adjustable fork. Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode with electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. 41mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 4.3-inch travel
Rear suspension Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 unit. Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode with electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 5.1-inch travel
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 345km/h 260km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 7.5 L/100km 18 L – 7.5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $45995 $13000
Brand price lists View DUCATI price list View HONDA price list
Extra features

-Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Daytime Running Light (DRL)* with Full LED lighting, Öhlins suspension and steering damper with Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO, Quick adjustment buttons, Lithium-ion battery, Auto-off indicators, Racing-style grips, Chain guard, Carbon fiber wheels*, Carbon fiber front fender, Carbon fiber wings, Aluminum adjustable rider footpegs with carbon fiber heel guards, Bike-specific billet aluminum steering head number, Machined brake and clutch levers.

-Machined mirror block-off plates**, Plate mount removal cap**, Carbon fiber open clutch cover**, GPS module Ducati Data Analyzer+ (DDA+).

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2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 vs 2024 HONDA CBR600RR: listed specifications

The 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 and 2024 HONDA CBR600RR differ on the listed specifications: the Panigale V4 SP2 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the CBR600RR has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Panigale V4 SP2 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 600 cc).

Peak power

Panigale V4 SP2 has a clear listed power advantage (215.5 hp vs 119 hp).

Torque

Panigale V4 SP2 has a clear listed torque advantage (123.6 Nm vs 63 Nm).

Listed top speed

Panigale V4 SP2 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (345 km/h vs 260 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

CBR600RR has a modest listed weight advantage (186 kg vs 194.5 kg). CBR600RR has a lower listed seat height (82 cm vs 85 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 vs HONDA CBR600RR?

DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 is listed at 345 km/h (214 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for HONDA CBR600RR.

Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 or HONDA CBR600RR?

DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 has 216 hp compared with 119 hp on the HONDA CBR600RR.

Which is lighter, DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 or HONDA CBR600RR?

HONDA CBR600RR is lighter at 186 kg vs 195 kg for DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2.

Which is better, DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 or HONDA CBR600RR?

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.