2024 BMW M 1000 R vs DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S
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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.
- 2024 BMW M 1000 R 83 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 208 hp (DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S) up to 210 hp (2024 BMW M 1000 R).
- Torque spans 113 Nm (2024 BMW M 1000 R) up to 123 Nm (DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S).
- Weight spans 197.5 kg (DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S) to 210 kg (2024 BMW M 1000 R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW M 1000 R | DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | DUCATI |
| Model | BMW M 1000 R | DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 210hp | 208hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 123nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 210kg | 197.5kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | 2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema® (M4.30) 4-piston callipers with Cornering ABS EVO. Self bleeding master cylinder. |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | 245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Cornering ABS EVO |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 84.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Corsa |
| Rear tyre | 200/55 ZR17 | 200/60ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Corsa |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Öhlins NIX30 43 mm, fully adjustable fork with TiN coating. Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode with electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable | Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode with electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 300km/h | 300km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7.3 L/100km | 16.5 L – 7.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $21695 | $27595 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, Pro riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race, Race Pro 1–3, Pit Lane Limiter, Launch Control, -Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) +/- Shift, Wheelie Control, Slide Control, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), shift assistant Pro, -Automatic Hill Start Control (HSC) Pro), TFT display with M start-up animation, LED headlights, rear light and turn indicators -Dynamic Damping Control (DDC), M battery, M forged wheels, Titanium rear silencer, M brake, M seat ,M brake and clutch lever -Handlebar end mirrors, Keyless Ride, Tyre pressure control (TPC), Heated grips, Cruise control |
-Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, 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, Ohlins suspension and steering damper with Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO, Quick adjustment buttons, Auto-off indicators, Marchesini forged aluminum wheels, Lithium-ion battery, Passenger seat cowl. |
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2024 BMW M 1000 R vs 2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW M 1000 R and 2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S are closely matched in peak power and displacement, while the Street Fighter V4 S has more torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
M 1000 R and Street Fighter V4 S have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
M 1000 R and Street Fighter V4 S have very similar peak power (210 hp vs 208 hp).
Torque
Street Fighter V4 S has a modest listed torque advantage (123 Nm vs 113 Nm).
Listed top speed
M 1000 R and Street Fighter V4 S have very similar listed top speeds (300 km/h vs 300 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Street Fighter V4 S has a modest listed weight advantage (197.5 kg vs 210 kg). M 1000 R has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 84.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in torque, weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW M 1000 R vs DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S?
Both are listed at 300 km/h (186 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, BMW M 1000 R or DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S?
BMW M 1000 R has 210 hp compared with 208 hp on the DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S.
Which is lighter, BMW M 1000 R or DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S?
DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S is lighter at 198 kg vs 210 kg for BMW M 1000 R.
Which is better, BMW M 1000 R or DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S?
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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