Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015 vs. BMW HP4 RACE 2019

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

BMW HP4 RACE 2019

Overview - Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015 vs BMW HP4 RACE 2019

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

BMW HP4 RACE 2019

Technical Specifications Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015 compared to BMW HP4 RACE 2019

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

BMW HP4 RACE 2019

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

BMW HP4 RACE 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	116 mm	Bore	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	205 HP	Engine power	215 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,900 rpm
Torque	Torque	144.6 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,285 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	Öhlins
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	Öhlins
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Carbon
Frame type	Frame type	Monocoque	Frame type	Monocoque

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,060 mm	Length	2,050 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,437 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	816 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	166.5 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	146 kg
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

The Panigale 1299 S is a clear step forward from the old Panigale. Ducati fans who were not entirely satisfied with the previous model may now find their great love in the new machine. The many changes to the bike have made it stronger, faster and also a little more manoeuvrable. Fast and experienced riders who love 2-cylinders have no other choice anyway and will be happy. Traction control, engine electronics to control the engine brake and of course the electronic suspension from Öhlins are really good stuff. But even the new Panigale is not a motorbike with which not so nimble riders will find good times virtually on their own, like in the saddle of a BMW, for example. The Ducati has its own character, which not everyone likes, but which enchants Ducatisti to some extent.

Superb engine

great looks

great electronics package

fast lap times possible for Panigale connoisseurs and pros.

Very strenuous to drive

driving behaviour challenging for hobby pilots