DUCATI Panigale V4 vs 2025 BMW S1000RR
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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.
- DUCATI Panigale V4 85 cm Tallest seat here
- 2025 BMW S1000RR 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 205 hp (2025 BMW S1000RR) up to 215.5 hp (DUCATI Panigale V4).
- Torque spans 113 Nm (2025 BMW S1000RR) up to 123.6 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V4).
- Weight spans 195 kg (2025 BMW S1000RR) to 198.5 kg (DUCATI Panigale V4).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | DUCATI Panigale V4 | 2025 BMW S1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | BMW |
| Model | DUCATI Panigale V4 | 2025 BMW S1000RR |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 215.5hp | 205hp |
| 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 disc brake, 320 mm diameter, 4.5 mm thickness, 4-piston fixed caliper. |
| Rear brake | 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers) | Single disc brake, 220 mm diameter, 1-piston floating caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 85cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Supercorsa SP | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 200/60ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Supercorsa SP | 190/55 ZR17 (M rim: 200/55 ZR17) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork, 43 mm chrome-plated inner tubes. | 45 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, 4.7 in. wheel travel |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable Sachs unit, mono. | Monoshock, fully adjustable, 4.6 in. wheel travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 340km/h | 362km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 7.6 L/100km | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $24995 | $25000 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View BMW 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. |
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2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 vs 2025 BMW S1000RR: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 and 2025 BMW S1000RR are closely matched in weight and displacement, while the Panigale V4 has more peak power and torque, and the S1000RR has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Panigale V4 and S1000RR have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Panigale V4 has a modest listed power advantage (215.5 hp vs 205 hp).
Torque
Panigale V4 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 340 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Panigale V4 and S1000RR have very similar listed weights (198.5 kg vs 195 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 DUCATI Panigale V4 vs 2025 BMW S1000RR?
2025 BMW S1000RR is listed at 362 km/h (225 mph) vs 340 km/h (211 mph) for DUCATI Panigale V4.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Panigale V4 or 2025 BMW S1000RR?
DUCATI Panigale V4 has 216 hp compared with 205 hp on the 2025 BMW S1000RR.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Panigale V4 or 2025 BMW S1000RR?
2025 BMW S1000RR is lighter at 195 kg vs 199 kg for DUCATI Panigale V4.
Which is better, DUCATI Panigale V4 or 2025 BMW S1000RR?
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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