Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2016 vs. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP 2017

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2016

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP 2017

Technical Specifications Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2016 compared to Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP 2017

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2016

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP 2017

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2016

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	116 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60.8 mm	Stroke	55.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	205 HP	Engine power	192 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	144.6 Nm	Torque	114 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	13
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,285 ccm	Displacement	999.8 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	Öhlins
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

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

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

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	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,060 mm	Length	2,065 mm
Height	Height	1,130 mm	Height	1,125 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,437 mm	Wheelbase	1,404 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	832 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	190.5 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	195 kg
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

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2016

With its roaring two-cylinder and heavenly looks, it still steals the show from the other bikes in the paddock when unloaded. The electronics package seems perfect, but the chassis is a little too radical. The V2 will thrill fans but could overtax rookies in the saddle.

Great electronics package

great shift assistant

looks to die for

fast as hell in expert hands

Exhausting on corner exit

narrow rev band

strong heat radiation to the rear end

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP 2017

Honda has achieved a real feat with the Fireblade. A good motorbike has become better without sacrificing the popular virtues. The bike shines with perfection in terms of chassis setup and overall package. The Fireblade SP is a worthy upgrade to an already fantastic motorbike. The titanium tank makes it clear how serious Honda was. The Öhlins electronic suspension is of high quality and inspires with a radically refreshing new approach. Suspension set-up no longer has to be a compromise.

light-footed handling

strong in alternating curves

wonderful electronics package

sleek look and feel

powerful engine

currently the best electronic chassis on the market

great shift assistant

Response a little rough at the very start of the throttle grip