Bimota Tesi 3d vs Ducati Panigale V4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota Tesi 3d vs Ducati Panigale V4. Bimota Tesi 3d: 110 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~250 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Ducati Panigale V4: 214 hp @ 13,000 rpm (standard V4, 2022+ model) hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight, standard V4) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; capable of ~305 km/h unlimitied, per estimates), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota Tesi 3d
Ducati Panigale V4
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
214 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
124 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
198 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
214 hp @ 13,000 rpm (standard V4, 2022+ model)
Torque
98 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
124 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
~250 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; capable of ~305 km/h unlimitied, per estimates)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight, standard V4)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bimota Tesi 3d
7.5/10
"Extraordinary ownership experience, but only for the deeply committed."
Pros
+Hub-center steering genuinely works
+Ducati engine parts available
+Jaw-dropping visual presence
Cons
−Specialist mechanics very scarce
−Parts wait times brutal
−Prohibitively expensive maintenance
Ducati Panigale V4
8.5/10
"The best used superbike money can buy, if history checks out."
Pros
+Savage V4 engine character
+Electronics genuinely save lives
+MotoGP-derived chassis feedback
Cons
−Desmo service costs punish neglect
−Track damage risk is real
−Ergonomics punish daily commuting
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