Ducati 999 vs Ducati Panigale 1299
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati 999
Ducati Panigale 1299
Horsepower (hp)
124 hp
205 hp
Torque (Nm)
99 Nm
144 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
190.5 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
124 hp @ 9,750 rpm
205 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
99 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
144 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
190.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx 13.3 km/L)
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati 999
8.0/10
"Buy it right and the 999 rewards like almost nothing else."
Pros
+Testastretta engine is exceptional
+Chassis balance genuinely brilliant
+Depreciation works in your favour
Cons
−Desmo service costs sting
−Neglected examples everywhere
−Ergonomics punish longer rides
Ducati Panigale 1299
8.5/10
"The most visceral twin-cylinder sportsbike ever made, if you can afford it."
Pros
+Engine performance genuinely extraordinary
+Electronics package best in class
+Communicative chassis, incredible feedback
Cons
−Desmo services brutally expensive
−Tyre costs add up fast
−Genuinely punishing around town