Ducati Panigale 1299 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Panigale 1299 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Ducati Panigale 1299: 205 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 190.5 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Bmw S 1000 Rr: 210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam) hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Panigale 1299
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
205 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
144 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190.5 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
205 hp @ 10,500 rpm
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
144 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
190.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
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
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