Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023 vs. Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale 2018

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale 2018

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023 vs Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale 2018

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale 2018

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023 compared to Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale 2018

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023
Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore77 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke53.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power142 HPEngine power214 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpm
TorqueTorque111 NmTorque124 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio14
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement1,103 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel144 mmTravel130 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake65.5 degree
TrailTrail102 mmTrail100 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter330 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, Monoblock, PetalTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandTokicoBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter245 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction controlAdvanced 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 width190 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,469 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)235 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)195 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentLED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

A sports tourer of the old school. The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX fulfils all the points you would expect from this bike category. Added to this is a comprehensive electronics package that offers everything you could wish for when travelling - and at no extra charge! The fact that the operation is perhaps not quite as intuitive as the competition already manages, is forgiven at the latest when you take a look at the price tag.

silky four-cylinder

comfortable yet sporty ergonomics

wind protection

standard electronics package

lots of stability thanks to full fairing

very accessible.

Engine needs revs

electronics could be more user-friendly

windshield only adjustable with two hands

Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX vs Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale

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