2025 BMW S1000RR vs DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2
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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.
- 2025 BMW S1000RR 83 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 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 205 hp (2025 BMW S1000RR) up to 215.5 hp (DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2).
- Torque spans 113 Nm (2025 BMW S1000RR) up to 123.6 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2).
- Weight spans 194.5 kg (DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2) to 195 kg (2025 BMW S1000RR).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | 2025 BMW S1000RR | DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | DUCATI |
| Model | 2025 BMW S1000RR | DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 205hp | 215.5hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 123.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 195kg | 194.5kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, 320 mm diameter, 4.5 mm thickness, 4-piston fixed caliper. | 330 mm dual-disc brake, radial Brembo Monobloc Stylema 4-piston caliper. |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, 220 mm diameter, 1-piston floating caliper | Single-disc brake with a diameter of 245 mm, equipped with a 2-piston caliper. |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70R 17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR17 (M rim: 200/55 ZR17) | 200/60R 17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 45 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, 4.7 in. wheel travel | 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. |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, fully adjustable, 4.6 in. wheel travel | Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 unit. Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode with electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 362km/h | 345km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km | 17 L – 7.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $25000 | $45995 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View DUCATI 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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2025 BMW S1000RR vs 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2: listed specifications
The 2025 BMW S1000RR and 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 are closely matched in weight and displacement, while the S1000RR has the higher listed top speed, and the Panigale V4 SP2 has more peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
S1000RR and Panigale V4 SP2 have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Panigale V4 SP2 has a modest listed power advantage (215.5 hp vs 205 hp).
Torque
Panigale V4 SP2 has a modest listed torque advantage (123.6 Nm vs 113 Nm).
Listed top speed
S1000RR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (362 km/h vs 345 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
S1000RR and Panigale V4 SP2 have very similar listed weights (195 kg vs 194.5 kg). S1000RR 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 and seat height, while displacement and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 BMW S1000RR vs DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2?
2025 BMW S1000RR is listed at 362 km/h (225 mph) vs 345 km/h (214 mph) for DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 BMW S1000RR or DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2?
DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 has 216 hp compared with 205 hp on the 2025 BMW S1000RR.
Which is lighter, 2025 BMW S1000RR or DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2?
DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2 is lighter at 195 kg vs 195 kg for 2025 BMW S1000RR.
Which is better, 2025 BMW S1000RR or DUCATI Panigale V4 SP2?
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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