Ducati Panigale V4 2018 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018

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Overview - Ducati Panigale V4 2018 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018

Technical Specifications Ducati Panigale V4 2018 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 2018
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore81 mmBore76 mm
StrokeStroke53.5 mmStroke55 mm
Engine powerEngine power214 HPEngine power200.1 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpm
TorqueTorque124 NmTorque114.3 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,000 rpmRpm at Torque11,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio14 Compression Ratio13
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,103 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width200 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,469 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height813 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

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.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Panigale V4 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT

Price Ducati Panigale V4

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Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT

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