Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015 vs. Yamaha R1 2020

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

Yamaha R1 2020

Overview - Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015 vs Yamaha R1 2020

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

Yamaha R1 2020

Technical Specifications Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015 compared to Yamaha R1 2020

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

Yamaha R1 2020

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

Yamaha R1 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	116 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60.8 mm	Stroke	50.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	205 HP	Engine power	200 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	144.6 Nm	Torque	112.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,500 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	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Monocoque	Frame type	Deltabox

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

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	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,060 mm	Length	2,055 mm
Height	Height	1,130 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,437 mm	Wheelbase	1,405 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	855 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	190.5 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	199 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015

The Panigale 1299 S is a clear step forward from the old Panigale. Ducati fans who were not entirely satisfied with the previous model may now find their great love in the new machine. The many changes to the bike have made it stronger, faster and also a little more manoeuvrable. Fast and experienced riders who love 2-cylinders have no other choice anyway and will be happy. Traction control, engine electronics to control the engine brake and of course the electronic suspension from Öhlins are really good stuff. But even the new Panigale is not a motorbike with which not so nimble riders will find good times virtually on their own, like in the saddle of a BMW, for example. The Ducati has its own character, which not everyone likes, but which enchants Ducatisti to some extent.

Superb engine

great looks

great electronics package

fast lap times possible for Panigale connoisseurs and pros.

Very strenuous to drive

driving behaviour challenging for hobby pilots

Yamaha R1 2020

The Yamaha YZF-R1 is mature and makes countless racetrack pilots happy. The engine shines with lightness and agility, the seating position surprises positively and the handling is radical but still "suitable for the masses". The machine immediately stands out visually and also because of the heart-warming sound. Especially on the country road, the bike scores with its well-known strengths: great engine, great electronics, great package! A real pleasure to ride!

powerful engine

clean response

great but not intrusive sound

stable chassis

high-quality electronics

wonderfully noble overall impression

Brake not 100 per cent satisfactory on the race track