2024 BMW M 1000 XR vs DUCATI Street Fighter 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.
- 2024 BMW M 1000 XR 85 cm Tallest seat here
- DUCATI Street Fighter V4 SP2 84.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 201 hp (2024 BMW M 1000 XR) up to 208 hp (DUCATI Street Fighter V4 SP2).
- Torque spans 113 Nm (2024 BMW M 1000 XR) up to 123 Nm (DUCATI Street Fighter V4 SP2).
- Weight spans 196.5 kg (DUCATI Street Fighter V4 SP2) to 223 kg (2024 BMW M 1000 XR).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW M 1000 XR | DUCATI Street Fighter V4 SP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | DUCATI |
| Model | BMW M 1000 XR | DUCATI Street Fighter V4 SP2 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 201hp | 208hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 123nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 223kg | 196.5kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | 2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema® R** 4-piston callipers with Bosch 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 Bosch Cornering ABS EVO |
| Seat height (cm) | 85cm | 84.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | FRONT 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 rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) | 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 | Touring | Naked |
| Top speed | 290km/h | 300km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 20 L – 7.2 L/100km | 16.5 L – 7.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $24295 | $37995 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -Riding modes Pro (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, Headlight Pro with adaptive headlight, Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) -M battery, M Forged wheels, M titanium rear silencer, M brake, BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, Sport windscreen -Adjustable steering damper, M seat, M brake and clutch lever, Keyless Ride, Tyre pressure control (TPC) -Heated grips, Cruise control, USB charging interface |
-Riding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch 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, Carbon fiber wheels**, Carbon fiber front fender, Carbon fiber wings, Aluminum adjustable rider footpegs with carbon fiber heel guards, Lithium-ion battery. |
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2024 BMW M 1000 XR vs 2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V4 SP2: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW M 1000 XR and 2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V4 SP2 are closely matched in peak power and displacement, while the Street Fighter V4 SP2 has more torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
M 1000 XR and Street Fighter V4 SP2 have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
M 1000 XR and Street Fighter V4 SP2 have very similar peak power (201 hp vs 208 hp).
Torque
Street Fighter V4 SP2 has a modest listed torque advantage (123 Nm vs 113 Nm).
Listed top speed
Street Fighter V4 SP2 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (300 km/h vs 290 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Street Fighter V4 SP2 is notably lighter on the listed weight (196.5 kg vs 223 kg). M 1000 XR and Street Fighter V4 SP2 have very similar seat heights (85 cm vs 84.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement, peak power and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW M 1000 XR vs DUCATI Street Fighter V4 SP2?
DUCATI Street Fighter V4 SP2 is listed at 300 km/h (186 mph) vs 290 km/h (180 mph) for BMW M 1000 XR.
Which has more horsepower, BMW M 1000 XR or DUCATI Street Fighter V4 SP2?
DUCATI Street Fighter V4 SP2 has 208 hp compared with 201 hp on the BMW M 1000 XR.
Which is lighter, BMW M 1000 XR or DUCATI Street Fighter V4 SP2?
DUCATI Street Fighter V4 SP2 is lighter at 197 kg vs 223 kg for BMW M 1000 XR.
Which is better, BMW M 1000 XR or DUCATI Street Fighter 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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