Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009 vs. Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009 vs Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009 compared to Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	76 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55 mm	Stroke	53.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	188 HP	Engine power	214 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	113 Nm	Torque	124 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	115 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.9	Compression Ratio	14
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	1,103 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Monocoque

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial, Monoblock

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	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,469 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Ninja fans have no choice but to buy the new 10. It is lighter, stronger, easier to handle and yet easier to ride than any other ZX-10R to date. Even compared to the other Japanese bikes, the Kawa presents itself as superior. Besides the European bikes, emotions, preferences for certain colours and shapes certainly come into play.

Extremely precise traction control

efficient braking system

integrated electronics

positive ABS system

high engine power.

Suboptimal transmission - tight gearshifts.

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018

The S version, on the other hand, is recommended for both road and racing riders. If the bike is ridden more ambitiously by a racer on the race track, the suspension will maintain its performance longer than with the basic version, whereby a slight adjustment of the front spring rate (for racers) is recommended. The lighter wheels have a noticeable effect on the handling. It is unbelievable to what a high level of innovation and technology in motorbike construction this bike has been raised. I have never experienced electronics that respond so sensitively.

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Excellent brakes

Pleasant seating position even for taller riders

Enormous lean angle potential

Leading electronics package

Impressive engine power that is, however, finely controllable

Fast riders and hobby riders alike can make good use of the machine's potential within the scope of their possibilities

Ingenious handling - the bike is always finished with the bend early and is ready for acceleration.

Seat warms up noticeably. Nice in winter, definitely uncomfortable in summer

seat-tank combination is comfortable, but offers little grip in the braking zone

stability at the limit. Caution with tuning measures and discipline with seat position on fast and bumpy sections necessary.