Yamaha YZF-R9 vs Ducati Panigale V4 S
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha YZF-R9 vs Ducati Panigale V4 S. Yamaha YZF-R9: ~119 hp hp, ~414 lbs (188 kg) weight, top speed ~150 mph (est.), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ducati Panigale V4 S: 215.5 hp (at the crank) hp, 436 lbs (198 kg) weight, top speed ~199 mph (320 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha YZF-R9
Ducati Panigale V4 S
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
215.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
91.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
199 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
414 kg
436 kg
Type
Sportbike
Sportbike
Horsepower
~119 hp
215.5 hp (at the crank)
Torque
~68 lb-ft
91.5 lb-ft
Top Speed
~150 mph (est.)
~199 mph (320 km/h)
Weight
~414 lbs (188 kg)
436 lbs (198 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
Ducati Panigale V4 S
8.5/10
"The greatest used superbike buy if you respect the maintenance."
Pros
+Otherworldly V4 engine character
+Best-in-class electronics package
+Stunning depreciation from new
Cons
−Expensive desmo service intervals
−Brutal urban heat management
−Crash damage risk high
Top 10 Accessories
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