Ducati PANIGALE V4R vs Yamaha YZF-R9
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati PANIGALE V4R vs Yamaha YZF-R9. Ducati PANIGALE V4R: 217 bhp (2026), 215 bhp (2019) hp, ? weight, top speed ?. Yamaha YZF-R9: ~119 hp hp, ~414 lbs (188 kg) weight, top speed ~150 mph (est.), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati PANIGALE V4R
Yamaha YZF-R9
Horsepower (hp)
217 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
150 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
414 kg
Type
Sportbike
Sportbike
Horsepower
217 bhp (2026), 215 bhp (2019)
~119 hp
Torque
—
~68 lb-ft
Top Speed
—
~150 mph (est.)
Weight
—
~414 lbs (188 kg)
Fuel
—
—
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha YZF-R9
8.5/10
"The sportbike sweet spot that R6 fans actually wanted sooner."
Pros
+Triple torque, usable everywhere
+Modern electronics suite standard
+Lighter than R1 alternatives
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics fatigue quickly
−Expensive fairing replacement costs
−Early fueling software issues
Top 10 Accessories
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