KAWASAKI Ninja H2R vs DUCATI Panigale V4 S vs BMW M 1000 RR vs 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR

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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.

Top on paper
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R
85 pts
DUCATI Panigale V4 S
26.1 pts
BMW M 1000 RR
1.4 pts
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
26.5 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

KAWASAKI Ninja H2R
36.5 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V4 S
60.1 pts
BMW M 1000 RR
47.8 pts
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
59.2 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R
88.3 pts
DUCATI Panigale V4 S
25.8 pts
BMW M 1000 RR
29.5 pts
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
19.4 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R
99 pts
DUCATI Panigale V4 S
36.3 pts
BMW M 1000 RR
25 pts
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
35.2 pts

New rider friendly

KAWASAKI Ninja H2R
35 pts
DUCATI Panigale V4 S
50.3 pts
BMW M 1000 RR
57.1 pts
Best fit here
2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
67.3 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • KAWASAKI Ninja H2R 83 cm Lowest seat here
  • DUCATI Panigale V4 S 85 cm Tallest seat here
  • BMW M 1000 RR 83 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR 83.3 cm

Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 212 hp (BMW M 1000 RR) up to 326 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
  • Torque spans 113 Nm (BMW M 1000 RR) up to 165 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
  • Weight spans 195 kg (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR) to 216 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification KAWASAKI Ninja H2R DUCATI Panigale V4 S BMW M 1000 RR HONDA CBR1000RR
Brand KAWASAKI DUCATI BMW HONDA
Model KAWASAKI Ninja H2R DUCATI Panigale V4 S BMW M 1000 RR HONDA CBR1000RR
Engine size 1000cc 1000cc 1000cc 1000cc
Power 326hp 215.5hp 212hp 218hp
Torque 165nm. 123.6nm. 113nm. 113nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 216kg 198.5kg 214kg 195kg
Front brake 330 mm Brembo dual disc, dual radial-mounted 4-piston Brembo monoblock caliper 330 mm dual-disc brake, radial Brembo Monobloc Stylema 4-piston caliper M Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper Dual radial-mounted full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston calipers
Rear brake 250 mm single disc, Brembo dual-piston caliper Single-disc brake with a diameter of 245 mm, equipped with a 2-piston caliper. M Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 2-piston fixed caliper Single 220mm disc
Seat height (cm) 83cm 85cm 83cm 83.3cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear tyre 200/55ZR17 200/60ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Supercorsa SP 200/55 ZR17 190/50Z-17 radial
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Öhlins 43 mm inverted fork, rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload adjustable Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork with 43 mm chrome-plated inner tubes. Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable 43mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel
Rear suspension Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock, compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 5.4-inch travel
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport Supersport Supersport
Top speed 400km/h 340km/h 324km/h 340km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 8 L/100km 17 L – 7.6 L/100km 16.5 L – 7.5 L/100km 16 L – 7 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $58100 $32195 $32995 $16599
Brand price lists View KAWASAKI price list View DUCATI price list View BMW price list View HONDA price list
Extra features

Additional Features:

  • Lean Angle Indicator
  • KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)
  • Öhlins electronic steering damper
  • Dog-Ring transmission
  • KTRC 3 modes (Kawasaki Traction Control)
  • KLCM (Kawasaki Launch Control System)

-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.

-M Chassis Kit; Rear height adjustment & Swingarm pivot, Windshield high, BMW Motorrad ABS and ABS Pro

-7 riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race, Race Pro 1-3), Pit-Lane-Limiter

-Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) +/- Shift, Hill Start Control (HSC) Pro, Dynamic Brake Control

-Gearshift Assist Pro, Ready for reverse gear shift pattern, 6.5" TFT-Display with Connectivity

-LED Headlight, Rear light and Indicators, Heated Grips, Cruise Control, M Lightweight Battery

-M GPS Laptrigger software, M Carbon Wheels

-TFT DISPLAY, ASSISTED SLIPPER CLUTCH, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL

-ELECTRONIC STEERING DAMPER, THROTTLE BY WIRE

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KAWASAKI Ninja H2R vs DUCATI Panigale V4 S vs BMW M 1000 RR + more: which is better for you?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja H2R vs DUCATI Panigale V4 S?

KAWASAKI Ninja H2R is listed at 400 km/h (249 mph) vs 340 km/h (211 mph) for DUCATI Panigale V4 S.

Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R or DUCATI Panigale V4 S?

KAWASAKI Ninja H2R has 326 hp compared with 216 hp on the DUCATI Panigale V4 S.

Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R or DUCATI Panigale V4 S?

DUCATI Panigale V4 S is lighter at 199 kg vs 216 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja H2R.

Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R 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.