Ducati Panigale V4 Sp2 vs Ducati Panigale 1299
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 V4 Sp2
Ducati Panigale 1299
Horsepower (hp)
215.5 hp
205 hp
Torque (Nm)
123.6 Nm
144 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
305 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
190.5 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
215.5 hp @ 13,000 rpm
205 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
123.6 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
144 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
Top Speed
~305 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
299 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
190.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; official WMTC figure ~6.8 L/100km)
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Panigale V4 Sp2
9.2/10
"The greatest production superbike built, but buy it eyes wide open."
Pros
+Carbon wheels are genuinely transformative
+Electronics package is world-class
+Savage, usable V4 power delivery
Cons
−Desmo service costs hurt badly
−Ergonomics punish daily commuters
−Previous track use likely
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