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All Bikes/Compare/Ducati Panigale V4 vs Yamaha Yzf-r1

Ducati Panigale V4 vs Yamaha Yzf-r1

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ducati Panigale V4 vs Yamaha Yzf-r1. Ducati Panigale V4: 214 hp @ 13,000 rpm (standard V4, 2022+ model) hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight, standard V4) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; capable of ~305 km/h unlimitied, per estimates), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Yzf-r1: 200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Ducati Panigale V4 Yamaha Yzf-r1
Horsepower (hp)
214 hp
200 hp
Torque (Nm)
124 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
199 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
214 hp @ 13,000 rpm (standard V4, 2022+ model)
200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp)
Torque
124 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,500 rpm (2015+ generation)
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; capable of ~305 km/h unlimitied, per estimates)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight, standard V4)
199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: varies significantly with riding style)
6.5–8.5 L/100km (real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Ducati Panigale V4
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
Yamaha Yzf-r1
Yamaha Yzf-r1
8.5/10

"The best R1 you can afford is always worth finding."

Pros
+MotoGP-derived electronics package
+Crossplane engine character
+Exceptional track day capability
Cons
Brutal heat in traffic
Expensive valve service intervals
Unforgiving of neglect

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R&G Racing Crash Protectors Ducati Panigale V4
R&G · Frame Sliders
R&G Racing Crash Protectors Ducati Panigale V4
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R&G Racing Frame Sliders Yamaha YZF-R1 2015-2023
R&G · Frame Sliders
R&G Racing Frame Sliders Yamaha YZF-R1 2015-2023
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EBC
Brake Pads
EBC
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Akrapovic Slip-On Line Titanium YZF-R1 2015+
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Antigravity AT7B Performance Lithium Motorcycle Powersport Battery with Built-In Jump Starting, 12V 3.5Ah Ducati, Shifter Cart Scooter Replaces YT7B
Battery
Antigravity AT7B Performance Lithium Motorcycle Powersport Battery with Built-In Jump Starting, 12V 3.5Ah Ducati, Shifter Cart Scooter Replaces YT7B
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Front and Rear Brake Pads Kit for Yamaha YZF R1 2002-2003, YZF R6 1999-2002
Brake Pads
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Ducati DC Panigale V4S Keychain
Chain & Lube
Ducati DC Panigale V4S Keychain
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AJC Battery Compatible with Yamaha YZF-R1 M 1000CC Motorcycle Battery (2004-2017)
Battery
AJC Battery Compatible with Yamaha YZF-R1 M 1000CC Motorcycle Battery (2004-2017)
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Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 Front Motorcycle Tire 120/70ZR-17 (58W) for Honda CBR500R 2013-2018
Tires
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 Front Motorcycle Tire 120/70ZR-17 (58W) for Honda CBR500R 2013-2018
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Caltric Red Drive Chain Compatible with Yamaha R1 YZF-R1 1998-2014 530-Chain Type
Chain & Lube
Caltric Red Drive Chain Compatible with Yamaha R1 YZF-R1 1998-2014 530-Chain Type
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