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All Bikes/Compare/Ducati Energica vs Niu Rqi

Ducati Energica vs Niu Rqi

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ducati Energica vs Niu Rqi. 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. Niu Rqi: ~40 hp (estimated peak output; official figures not fully published) hp, ~170 kg (estimated curb weight; note: official spec not widely confirmed) weight, top speed ~100 km/h (estimated, note: official specs were not widely confirmed at time of knowledge cutoff), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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Ducati Energica Niu Rqi
Horsepower (hp)
171 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
215 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
260 kg
170 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
171 hp (126 kW) — peak motor output
~40 hp (estimated peak output; official figures not fully published)
Torque
215 Nm — available from 0 rpm
~100 Nm (estimated; note: unconfirmed official spec)
Top Speed
240 km/h (electronically limited)
~100 km/h (estimated, note: official specs were not widely confirmed at time of knowledge cutoff)
Weight
260 kg (curb weight, including battery)
~170 kg (estimated curb weight; note: official spec not widely confirmed)
Fuel
N/A — electric; approximately 6.5-8.5 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
N/A – Electric; estimated ~3-5 kWh/100km (approximately 80-100 km range per charge, estimated)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Ducati Energica
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
Niu Rqi
Niu Rqi
6.5/10

"Smart city bike if battery health checks out, otherwise walk away."

Pros
+Solid urban commuter performance
+Decent app connectivity
+Smooth, predictable power delivery
Cons
Parts availability genuinely problematic
Battery health degrades noticeably
Limited dealer support network

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