Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2014 vs. Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2014

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2014 compared to Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2014

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2014

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	74.5 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	57.3 mm	Stroke	53.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	185 HP	Engine power	214 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	116.7 Nm	Torque	124 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	14
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	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	1,103 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Sachs
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin-Spar	Frame type	Monocoque

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

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	190 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,405 mm	Wheelbase	1,469 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2014

Many victorious years in international motorbike racing have made the GSX-R1000 superbike a legend - and a somewhat grey model. Real innovations or even revolutions are a long time ago, and the last updates were limited to visual upgrades, such as the MotoGP Replica paint scheme. It may look fresh and snappy, but in the segment of racers that have now advanced to technologically advanced and correspondingly expensive hyper-sports bikes, the GSX-R now looks like a slightly greying prototype. It still rides well, fast and harmoniously, you can just tell it's mature - and that's meant in a positive way. Nevertheless, we are already waiting for the next generation.

Sophisticated technology

wealth of experience from years of successful racing

wide range of accessories

greyed model

electronics no longer up to date

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.