DUCATI Panigale V4 vs DUCATI Panigale V2

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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
100 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2
0 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
52.7 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2
46.2 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V4
71.5 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2
31.1 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V4
99 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2
25 pts

New rider friendly

DUCATI Panigale V4
33 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V2
55.6 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
  • DUCATI Panigale V2 84 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 155 hp (DUCATI Panigale V2) up to 215.5 hp (DUCATI Panigale V4).
  • Torque spans 104 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V2) up to 123.6 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V4).
  • Weight spans 198.5 kg (DUCATI Panigale V4) to 200 kg (DUCATI Panigale V2).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification DUCATI Panigale V4 DUCATI Panigale V2
Brand DUCATI DUCATI
Model DUCATI Panigale V4 DUCATI Panigale V2
Engine size 1000cc 1000cc
Power 215.5hp 155hp
Torque 123.6nm. 104nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 198.5kg 200kg
Front brake Dual 330mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers) Dual 320mm discs, 4-piston Brembo calipers (Bosch ABS)
Rear brake 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers) 245mm single disc, Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS)
Seat height (cm) 85cm 84cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3
Rear tyre 200/60ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Supercorsa SP 180/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork, 43 mm chrome-plated inner tubes. Fully adjustable Showa 43mm shock absorber
Rear suspension Fully adjustable Sachs unit, mono. Fully adjustable aluminum mono shock absorber
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 340km/h 280km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 7.6 L/100km 17 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $24995 $18595
Brand price lists View DUCATI price list View DUCATI 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.

-Driving modes, -Power modes -Traction Control, -Automatic tire calibration -Sachs steering damper -Quickshifter

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2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 vs 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2: listed specifications

The 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 and 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2 are closely matched in weight and displacement, while the Panigale V4 has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

Panigale V4 and Panigale V2 have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

Panigale V4 has a clear listed power advantage (215.5 hp vs 155 hp).

Torque

Panigale V4 has a clear listed torque advantage (123.6 Nm vs 104 Nm).

Listed top speed

Panigale V4 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (340 km/h vs 280 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Panigale V4 and Panigale V2 have very similar listed weights (198.5 kg vs 200 kg). Panigale V4 and Panigale V2 have very similar seat heights (85 cm vs 84 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of DUCATI Panigale V4 vs DUCATI Panigale V2?

DUCATI Panigale V4 is listed at 340 km/h (211 mph) vs 280 km/h (174 mph) for DUCATI Panigale V2.

Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Panigale V4 or DUCATI Panigale V2?

DUCATI Panigale V4 has 216 hp compared with 155 hp on the DUCATI Panigale V2.

Which is lighter, DUCATI Panigale V4 or DUCATI Panigale V2?

DUCATI Panigale V4 is lighter at 199 kg vs 200 kg for DUCATI Panigale V2.

Which is better, DUCATI Panigale V4 or DUCATI Panigale V2?

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.