Ducati Energica vs Honda Em1 E
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Energica vs Honda Em1 E. Ducati Energica: 171 hp (126 kW) — peak motor output hp, 260 kg (curb weight, including battery) weight, top speed 240 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Em1 E: 1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output hp, 96 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (limited to AM licence category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Energica
Honda Em1 E
Horsepower (hp)
171 hp
1.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
215 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
260 kg
96 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
171 hp (126 kW) — peak motor output
1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output
Torque
215 Nm — available from 0 rpm
90 Nm @ 0 rpm (wheel torque, estimated; motor output torque approximately 15.9 Nm)
Top Speed
240 km/h (electronically limited)
45 km/h (limited to AM licence category)
Weight
260 kg (curb weight, including battery)
96 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A — electric; approximately 6.5-8.5 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
N/A - Electric vehicle; estimated energy consumption approximately 1.5–2.0 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Energica
7.5/10
"Brilliant machine, but ownership demands commitment and contingency planning."
Pros
+Bulletproof electric motor reliability
+Exceptional chassis and handling
+Instant torque delivery
Cons
−Thin dealer network nationally
−Battery degradation unknown quantity
−Limited real-world range
Honda Em1 E
6.5/10
"Sensible urban commuter, but range limits everything beyond city boundaries."
Pros
+Honda build quality confidence
+Removable battery pack system
+Near-zero running costs
Cons
−40-mile range ceiling reality
−Battery pack replacement costs
−No fast charging capability
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