DUCATI Panigale V4 vs 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR

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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.

DUCATI Panigale V4
28.5 pts
Top on paper
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
71.5 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

Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V4
56.4 pts
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
42.6 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V4
60.7 pts
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
41.9 pts

Sporty riding

DUCATI Panigale V4
48.2 pts
Best fit here
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
75.7 pts

New rider friendly

DUCATI Panigale V4
38.1 pts
Best fit here
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
50.4 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 85 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR 83.3 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1.7 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) up to 218 hp (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR).
  • Torque spans 113 Nm (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR) up to 123.6 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V4).
  • Weight spans 195 kg (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR) to 198.5 kg (DUCATI Panigale V4).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 1: DUCATI Panigale V4 (0); 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR (1).

Specification DUCATI Panigale V4 HONDA CBR1000RR
Brand DUCATI HONDA
Model DUCATI Panigale V4 HONDA CBR1000RR
Engine size 1000cc 1000cc
Power 215.5hp 218hp
Torque 123.6nm. 113nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 198.5kg 195kg
Front brake Dual 330mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers) Dual radial-mounted full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston calipers
Rear brake 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers) Single 220mm disc
Seat height (cm) 85cm 83.3cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Supercorsa SP 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear tyre 200/60ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Supercorsa SP 190/50Z-17 radial
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork, 43 mm chrome-plated inner tubes. 43mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel
Rear suspension Fully adjustable Sachs unit, mono. Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 5.4-inch travel
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 340km/h 340km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 7.6 L/100km 16 L – 7 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $24995 $16599
Brand price lists View DUCATI price list View HONDA price list
Extra 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.

-TFT DISPLAY, ASSISTED SLIPPER CLUTCH, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL

-ELECTRONIC STEERING DAMPER, THROTTLE BY WIRE

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2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 vs 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR: listed specifications

The 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 and 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the Panigale V4 has more torque.

Engine displacement

Panigale V4 and CBR1000RR have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

Panigale V4 and CBR1000RR have very similar peak power (215.5 hp vs 218 hp).

Torque

Panigale V4 has a modest listed torque advantage (123.6 Nm vs 113 Nm).

Listed top speed

Panigale V4 and CBR1000RR have very similar listed top speeds (340 km/h vs 340 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Panigale V4 and CBR1000RR have very similar listed weights (198.5 kg vs 195 kg). CBR1000RR has a lower listed seat height (83.3 cm vs 85 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of DUCATI Panigale V4 vs HONDA CBR1000RR?

Both are listed at 340 km/h (211 mph) top speed in our specification data.

Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Panigale V4 or HONDA CBR1000RR?

HONDA CBR1000RR has 218 hp compared with 216 hp on the DUCATI Panigale V4.

Which is lighter, DUCATI Panigale V4 or HONDA CBR1000RR?

HONDA CBR1000RR is lighter at 195 kg vs 199 kg for DUCATI Panigale V4.

Which is better, DUCATI Panigale V4 or HONDA CBR1000RR?

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.