Ducati Panigale V2 2020 vs. Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Ducati Panigale V4 2020

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Overview - Ducati Panigale V2 2020 vs Ducati Panigale V4 2020

The Ducati Panigale V2 2020 and the Ducati Panigale V4 2020 are both high-performance motorcycles from Ducati, but they have some notable differences in terms of specifications and strengths.

Starting with the Ducati Panigale V2 2020, it features a V2 engine with a displacement of 955ccm. It produces 155 horsepower and 104 Nm of torque. The engine has a compression ratio of 12.5 and is equipped with Desmodromic valves. The bike has a 2-cylinder configuration and comes with a 6-speed transmission. It has a front suspension with an upside-down telescopic fork from Showa, while the rear suspension is a single swing arm with a Sachs shock absorber. The frame is made of aluminum and has a monocoque design. The front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 320mm and use Brembo radial monoblock technology. The bike is equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie. It has a fuel tank capacity of 17 liters and weighs 200 kg with ABS.

The Ducati Panigale V4 2020, on the other hand, features a V4 engine with a displacement of 1103ccm. It produces a much higher power output of 214 horsepower and 124 Nm of torque. The engine has a compression ratio of 14 and also uses Desmodromic valves. It has a 4-cylinder configuration and comes with a 6-speed transmission. The suspension setup is similar to the V2, with an upside-down telescopic fork from Showa at the front and a single swing arm with a Sachs shock absorber at the rear. The frame is made of aluminum and has a monocoque design. The front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 330mm and use Brembo radial monoblock technology. The bike is equipped with ABS as its advanced rider assistance system. It has a fuel tank capacity of 16 liters and weighs 198 kg with ABS.

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

In terms of strengths, the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 is praised for its beautiful and noble design, which turns heads wherever it goes. It also has an outstanding electronics package that ensures both safety and fun in traffic. The combination of the engine, ergonomics, and electronics make the bike incredibly "experienceable" for riders. It is considered a great choice for supersport beginners and returners due to its manageable power and well-balanced chassis.

The Ducati Panigale V4 2020, on the other hand, is lauded for its clever electronics and noticeable upgrades compared to the previous year's model. It is considered more accessible than ever before, making it appealing to a wider range of riders.

Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Despite their strengths, both bikes have their weaknesses. The Ducati Panigale V2 2020 is criticized for its slightly lower power output compared to other engines of similar size. Some riders would have preferred a few more horses, but there are currently no comparable alternatives to the V2 in the market. Additionally, the bike's true potential is only fully realized in Race mode.

The Ducati Panigale V4 2020 has a smaller fuel tank capacity, which can be seen as a weakness from an ergonomic point of view. Additionally, some riders have reported difficulties in straight-line driving at high speeds in wet conditions.

In conclusion, the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 and the Ducati Panigale V4 2020 are both impressive motorcycles with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. The V2 is a great choice for beginners and returners, offering a balanced combination of power, chassis, and ergonomics. The V4, on the other hand, appeals to riders looking for a more powerful and upgraded experience, with clever electronics and improved accessibility.

Technical Specifications Ducati Panigale V2 2020 compared to Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Ducati Panigale V2 2020
Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeV
BoreBore100 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke60.8 mmStroke53.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power155 HPEngine power214 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpm
TorqueTorque104 NmTorque124 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,000 rpmRpm at Torque10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio14
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
DegreesDegrees90 Degrees90
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDesmodromicValvesDesmodromic
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement955 ccmDisplacement1,103 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TechnologyTechnologyBig PistonTechnologyBig Piston
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandSachsBrandSachs
TravelTravel130 mmTravel130 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeMonocoqueFrame typeMonocoque
RakeRake66 degreeRake65.5 degree
TrailTrail94 mmTrail100 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter330 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter245 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,436 mmWheelbase1,469 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height830 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)176 kgDry Weight (with ABS)175 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)200 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)198 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
Stationary noiseStationary noise102 dBStationary noise107 dB

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-HeadlightsEquipmentLED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

For us, the Panigale V2 is the ultimate road super sports bike. Sophisticated electronic assistance systems that leave nothing to be desired, Ducati's fun 955 cm³ two-cylinder Superquadro engine that generates more than enough power for the road with 155 hp, a great seating position and a high degree of controllability. All of this characterises the Panigale V2 and for this reason it is probably "the" country road supersports bike for us at the moment, but it also cuts a good figure on the racetrack. The Panigale V2 should appeal above all to pilots for whom 200 hp rockets are a bit too much, and to all those who have also been enchanted by this work of art on two wheels.

Beautiful and noble design - ensures many open mouths!

Outstanding electronics package ensures a lot of safety and fun in traffic

Engine, ergonomics & electronics make the machine incredibly "experienceable"!

A real insider tip for supersport beginners and returners

Just the right measure of many things, engine power, chassis, ergonomics.

Compared to other engines of this size, it would still have been nice to have one/two more horses, but there are no really comparable current alternatives to the V2

"Only" in Race mode does it show its true potential

Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Ducati Panigale V4 2020

The conclusion is very easy for me. Ducati has made an "already almost perfect motorbike" even better without changing anything in a negative way. Although riding on the road with this radical fairing probably causes a stir and one or two riders find it uncomfortable, they obviously feel more comfortable with it on the race track. You get a motorbike "out of the box" that resembles a Superbike World Championship bike more than ever. I also believe that the V4 2018 owner is quite capable of improving his lap times with the 2020 version. My tip: if you take care to enlarge the tank or make it more grippy, you could go over the centre even more with your hull.

Clever electronics

Noticeable upgrade to last year's model

More accessible than ever before

Tank is too small from an ergonomic point of view

straight-line driving from 250km/h in the wet

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Panigale V2 vs Ducati Panigale V4

There are a few key differences between a Ducati Panigale V2 2020 and a Ducati Panigale V4 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Ducati Panigale V4 2020 is about 108% higher. Compared to Ducati Panigale V4 2020 there are less Ducati Panigale V2 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 5 compared to 6. It takes less time to sell a Ducati Panigale V2 with 84 days compared to 100 days for a Ducati Panigale V4. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 9 reviews for the Ducati Panigale V2 and 18 reviews for the Ducati Panigale V4 since model year 2018. The first review for the Ducati Panigale V2 was published on 10/23/2019 and now has more than 70,000 views. This compares to more than 131,500 views for the first review on Ducati Panigale V4 published on 11/5/2017.

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