Ducati Panigale V4 S 2021 vs. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2021

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Technical Specifications Ducati Panigale V4 S 2021 compared to Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2021

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2021

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	53.5 mm	Stroke	55.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	214 HP	Engine power	178 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	124 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	14	Compression Ratio	12.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
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	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,103 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Single piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

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	200 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,469 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2021

There are hardly any real weaknesses left in the current Super Bikes anyway. Who gets along better with which motorbike now depends more on personal preferences than on pure data. By further improving the rideability, the Panigale can certainly score points with more and more riders. The latest update of the Panigale V4S, however, brings some advantages in terms of racetrack use and, not least due to the diverse setting options, probably enables many riders to improve their lap times compared to the predecessor. But how much depends largely on the rider!

More power for 2022

better controllability

tuning of chassis components

ergonomics

changed gearbox tuning.

Brake somewhat spongy

no water temperature display in degrees

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Those who focus on good lap times will not find the CBR 1000 RR the best partner in the field. Those who simply want to ride nice laps around the ring or on the country road will still have fun with it. It rides heart-stoppingly, looks great and gives you a lot of feeling for the rear wheel. At the regulars' table, Honda fans can at least score points with Marquez's victories, but they won't be able to come up with the Fireblade's fabulous performance figures or lap records.

great look

transparent handling

good feeling for traction

high-quality chassis

great basis for racetrack conversion

reliable and proven technology

Peak power no longer up to date

lack of traction control

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