Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 2023 vs. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012

Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 2023

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012

Overview - Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 2023 vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012

Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 2023

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012

Technical Specifications Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 2023 compared to Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012

Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 2023

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012

Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 2023

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012

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	215.5 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	123.6 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	Dry, Antihopping	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	999.8 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

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

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Dynamic suspension, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

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	1,407 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	194.5 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	211 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012

At the current price level of the 1000cc, you can't call any motorbike a bargain, but the Honda is still at the lower end of the price scale. This should not be forgotten when making comparisons with the Panigale or the Aprilia RSV4 Factory.

Simple chassis

pleasant engine

relatively comfortable ride

ABS

seating position unattractive for taller riders.

Unusual set-up problems - balance and handlebar precision.