Ducati Panigale 1299 vs Ducati Panigale V4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Panigale 1299
Ducati Panigale V4
Horsepower (hp)
205 hp
214 hp
Torque (Nm)
144 Nm
124 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190.5 kg
198 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
205 hp @ 10,500 rpm
214 hp @ 13,000 rpm (standard V4, 2022+ model)
Torque
144 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
124 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; capable of ~305 km/h unlimitied, per estimates)
Weight
190.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight, standard V4)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: varies significantly with riding style)
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
Ducati Panigale V4
8.5/10
"The best used superbike money can buy, if history checks out."
Pros
+Savage V4 engine character
+Electronics genuinely save lives
+MotoGP-derived chassis feedback
Cons
−Desmo service costs punish neglect
−Track damage risk is real
−Ergonomics punish daily commuting
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
