Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012 vs. Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012

Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Ducati Panigale V4 2020

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Overview - Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012 vs Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012

Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Technical Specifications Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012 compared to Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012
Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore76 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke55.1 mmStroke53.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power178 HPEngine power214 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpm
TorqueTorque112 NmTorque124 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,500 rpmRpm at Torque10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.3 Compression Ratio14
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement999.8 ccmDisplacement1,103 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeMonocoque

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

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 width190 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,407 mmWheelbase1,469 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)211 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)198 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.7 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012

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.

Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Ducati Panigale V4 2020

The conclusion is very easy for me. Ducati has made an "already almost perfect motorbike" even better without changing anything in a negative way. Although riding on the road with this radical fairing probably causes a stir and one or two riders find it uncomfortable, they obviously feel more comfortable with it on the race track. You get a motorbike "out of the box" that resembles a Superbike World Championship bike more than ever. I also believe that the V4 2018 owner is quite capable of improving his lap times with the 2020 version. My tip: if you take care to enlarge the tank or make it more grippy, you could go over the centre even more with your hull.

Clever electronics

Noticeable upgrade to last year's model

More accessible than ever before

Tank is too small from an ergonomic point of view

straight-line driving from 250km/h in the wet

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade vs Ducati Panigale V4

Price Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

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