BMW S 1000 R vs DUCATI Street Fighter V4
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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.
- BMW S 1000 R 83 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Street Fighter V4 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 165 hp (BMW S 1000 R) up to 208 hp (DUCATI Street Fighter V4).
- Torque spans 114 Nm (BMW S 1000 R) up to 123 Nm (DUCATI Street Fighter V4).
- Weight spans 201.5 kg (DUCATI Street Fighter V4) to 208 kg (BMW S 1000 R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW S 1000 R | DUCATI Street Fighter V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | DUCATI |
| Model | BMW S 1000 R | DUCATI Street Fighter V4 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 165hp | 208hp |
| Torque | 114nm. | 123nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 208kg | 201.5kg |
| Front brake | Twin-disc brake with a diameter of 320 mm, four-piston fixed calliper | 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 with a diameter of 220 mm, one-piston floating calliper | 245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Cornering ABS EVO |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 84.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR 17 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 200/60 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45 mm, spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression stage | Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork. 43 mm chrome-plated inner tubes. |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium underbeam swinging arm, Full-Floater Pro, central shock absorber, adjustable rebound and compression damping and adjustable spring preload | Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 270km/h | 300km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km | 16.5 L – 7.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13945 | $22095 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -Three riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, incl. HSC), Six-axis sensor box incl. ABS Pro & DTC -TFT display with connectivity, Adjustable handlebar position, Intelligent emergency call ECALL |
-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, Sachs steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Auto-off indicators, Passenger seat cowl. |
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2023 BMW S 1000 R vs 2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V4: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW S 1000 R and 2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V4 are closely matched in displacement, while the Street Fighter V4 has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
S 1000 R and Street Fighter V4 have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Street Fighter V4 has a clear listed power advantage (208 hp vs 165 hp).
Torque
Street Fighter V4 has a modest listed torque advantage (123 Nm vs 114 Nm).
Listed top speed
Street Fighter V4 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (300 km/h vs 270 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Street Fighter V4 has a modest listed weight advantage (201.5 kg vs 208 kg). S 1000 R has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 84.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW S 1000 R vs DUCATI Street Fighter V4?
DUCATI Street Fighter V4 is listed at 300 km/h (186 mph) vs 270 km/h (168 mph) for BMW S 1000 R.
Which has more horsepower, BMW S 1000 R or DUCATI Street Fighter V4?
DUCATI Street Fighter V4 has 208 hp compared with 165 hp on the BMW S 1000 R.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 R or DUCATI Street Fighter V4?
DUCATI Street Fighter V4 is lighter at 202 kg vs 208 kg for BMW S 1000 R.
Which is better, BMW S 1000 R or DUCATI Street Fighter V4?
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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