Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015 vs. Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Overview - Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015 vs Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

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Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015 compared to Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	98 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.5 mm	Stroke	53.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	145 HP	Engine power	214 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	124 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	14
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	Desmodromic
Displacement	Displacement	1,198 ccm	Displacement	1,103 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Technology	Technology	TiN-coating	Technology	Big Piston
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	Sachs

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	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
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	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,511 mm	Wheelbase	1,469 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	182 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	175 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	198 kg
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

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2015

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.