DUCATI XDiavel 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.

DUCATI XDiavel V4
40 pts
Top on paper
DUCATI Panigale V2
60 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 XDiavel V4
54.9 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2
50.3 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
DUCATI XDiavel V4
75.6 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2
34 pts

Sporty riding

DUCATI XDiavel V4
43.2 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V2
65.1 pts

New rider friendly

DUCATI XDiavel V4
42.8 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V2
53.5 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • DUCATI XDiavel V4 75.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • DUCATI Panigale V2 84 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 8.5 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 155 hp (DUCATI Panigale V2) up to 160 hp (DUCATI XDiavel V4).
  • Torque spans 104 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V2) up to 127 Nm (DUCATI XDiavel V4).
  • Weight spans 200 kg (DUCATI Panigale V2) to 221 kg (DUCATI XDiavel V4).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification DUCATI XDiavel V4 DUCATI Panigale V2
Brand DUCATI DUCATI
Model DUCATI XDiavel V4 DUCATI Panigale V2
Engine size 1000cc 1000cc
Power 160hp 155hp
Torque 127nm. 104nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 221kg 200kg
Front brake 320mm double disc with 4-piston Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) Dual 320mm discs, 4-piston Brembo calipers (Bosch ABS)
Rear brake 265mm single disc Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) 245mm single disc, Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS)
Seat height (cm) 75.5cm 84cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3
Rear tyre 240/45ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 180/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Adjustable 50mm shock absorber Fully adjustable Showa 43mm shock absorber
Rear suspension Adjustable monoshock absorber Fully adjustable aluminum mono shock absorber
Motorcycle type Chopper – Cruiser Supersport
Top speed 240km/h 280km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 18 L – 6 L/100km 17 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $27000 $18595
Brand price lists View DUCATI price list View DUCATI price list
Extra features

-Power mode, -Cruise Control -Handlebar, -3.5 inch TFT screen -Leather seat, -Driving modes -Traction Control

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

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

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

Engine displacement

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

Peak power

XDiavel V4 and Panigale V2 have very similar peak power (160 hp vs 155 hp).

Torque

XDiavel V4 has a clear listed torque advantage (127 Nm vs 104 Nm).

Listed top speed

Panigale V2 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 240 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Panigale V2 is notably lighter on the listed weight (200 kg vs 221 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Panigale V2 is listed higher (84 cm) than XDiavel V4 (75.5 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

DUCATI Panigale V2 is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for DUCATI XDiavel V4.

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

DUCATI XDiavel V4 has 160 hp compared with 155 hp on the DUCATI Panigale V2.

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

DUCATI Panigale V2 is lighter at 200 kg vs 221 kg for DUCATI XDiavel V4.

Which is better, DUCATI XDiavel 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.