Bmw S 1000 Rr vs Ducati Panigale V4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Ducati Panigale V4
Horsepower (hp)
210 hp
214 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
124 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
198 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
214 hp @ 13,000 rpm (standard V4, 2022+ model)
Torque
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
124 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
299 km/h (electronically limited; capable of ~305 km/h unlimitied, per estimates)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight, standard V4)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw S 1000 Rr
9.0/10
"Unbeatable superbike if you buy one with full history."
Pros
+Class-leading electronics suite
+Exceptional engine refinement
+Strong long-term reliability
Cons
−Expensive maintenance costs throughout
−Track damage often hidden
−Upright riding position punishing
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