Yamaha YZF-R6 2009 vs. Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Overview - Yamaha YZF-R6 2009 vs Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Technical Specifications Yamaha YZF-R6 2009 compared to Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	42.5 mm	Stroke	53.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	129 HP	Engine power	214 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	14,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.8 Nm	Torque	124 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.1	Compression Ratio	14
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	599 ccm	Displacement	1,103 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Monocoque

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,380 mm	Wheelbase	1,469 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.3 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

The Panigale has become much more accessible in the 2018 V4 version than before. The engine, in combination with the electronics package, is still not as flawless and sterile as an inline four, but in practice it is a real blessing for Ducatisti - and a positive surprise for riders of other brands. The Panigale V4 also surprised with tolerable riding comfort on the country road and a pleasant level of stability. Progress here was clearly in the right direction. The new V4 is stronger and faster but also easier and more pleasant to ride.

Powerful engine with charisma and great manners

Pleasant upper body position (compared to other supersport bikes)

In the V4 sufficiently dimensioned chassis for the country road

Powerful but not intrusive sound

Good wind protection

Seat gets warm especially in city traffic

engine / clutch seems a little rough in tight hairpin bends.