KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX SE vs DUCATI Panigale 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.
- KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX SE 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Panigale V4 S 85 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 200 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX SE) up to 215.5 hp (DUCATI Panigale V4 S).
- Torque spans 123.6 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V4 S) up to 137.3 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX SE).
- Weight spans 198.5 kg (DUCATI Panigale V4 S) to 267 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX SE).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX SE | DUCATI Panigale V4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | DUCATI |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX SE | DUCATI Panigale V4 S |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 200hp | 215.5hp |
| Torque | 137.3nm. | 123.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 267kg | 198.5kg |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs, ABS, Brembo calipers | 330 mm dual-disc brake, radial Brembo Monobloc Stylema 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc, ABS, Brembo caliper | Single-disc brake with a diameter of 245 mm, equipped with a 2-piston caliper. |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Supercorsa SP |
| Rear tyre | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W) | 200/60ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Supercorsa SP |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | ø43 mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manually adjustable spring preload, and top-out springs. | Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork with 43 mm chrome-plated inner tubes. |
| Rear suspension | New Uni-Trak with piggyback reservoir BFRC lite gas-charged shock, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, and electronically adjustable spring preload. | Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Supersport |
| Top speed | 300km/h | 340km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 19 L – 6 L/100km | 17 L – 7.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $28900 | $32195 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | Additional 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. |
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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX SE vs 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 S: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX SE and 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 S are closely matched in displacement, while the Ninja H2 SX SE has more torque, and the Panigale V4 S has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Ninja H2 SX SE and Panigale V4 S have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Panigale V4 S has a modest listed power advantage (215.5 hp vs 200 hp).
Torque
Ninja H2 SX SE has a modest listed torque advantage (137.3 Nm vs 123.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
Panigale V4 S has a clear listed top-speed advantage (340 km/h vs 300 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Panigale V4 S is notably lighter on the listed weight (198.5 kg vs 267 kg). Ninja H2 SX SE has a lower listed seat height (83.5 cm vs 85 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 KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX SE vs DUCATI Panigale V4 S?
DUCATI Panigale V4 S is listed at 340 km/h (211 mph) vs 300 km/h (186 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX SE.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX SE or DUCATI Panigale V4 S?
DUCATI Panigale V4 S has 216 hp compared with 200 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX SE.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX SE or DUCATI Panigale V4 S?
DUCATI Panigale V4 S is lighter at 199 kg vs 267 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX SE.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX SE or DUCATI Panigale 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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