Ducati Panigale 1199 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Panigale 1199 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r. Ducati Panigale 1199: 195 hp @ 10,750 rpm hp, 188 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 290 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja H2r: 310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without) hp, 216 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Panigale 1199
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Horsepower (hp)
195 hp
310 hp
Torque (Nm)
132 Nm
165 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
290 km/h
400 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
188 kg
216 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
195 hp @ 10,750 rpm
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
Torque
132 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Top Speed
290 km/h
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
Weight
188 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
7.5–9.5 L/100km (approx. 10.5–13.5 km/L, real-world average; varies significantly with riding style)
Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Panigale 1199
8.5/10
"Intoxicating, demanding, and worth every complication if bought right."
Pros
+Nuclear 195bhp twin-cylinder
+Razor-precise chassis feedback
+Strong used depreciation value
Cons
−Desmo service costs hurt
−Crash damage history common
−Brutally uncomfortable daily rider
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
8.5/10
"Spectacular machine, but only for serious, wealthy track obsessives."
Pros
+Unmatched supercharged engineering showcase
+Chassis inspires genuine confidence
+Bulletproof Kawasaki build quality
Cons
−Crippling ongoing maintenance costs
−Track-only limits usability severely
−Previous abuse nearly guaranteed
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