Ducati Panigale 1299 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r
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
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r
Horsepower (hp)
205 hp
77 hp
Torque (Nm)
144 Nm
37.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190.5 kg
187 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
205 hp @ 10,500 rpm
77 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
37.2 Nm @ 13,000 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h
200 km/h (estimated; approximately 185-200 km/h real-world)
Weight
190.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 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
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r
8.5/10
"The best small-bore inline-four you can buy right now."
Pros
+Screaming high-rev character
+Flickable, communicative chassis
+Adjustable suspension standard
Cons
−Early throttle-by-wire glitches
−Tight, expensive service intervals
−Often previously abused hard
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