Ducati Panigale V4 2025 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE 2025

Ducati Panigale V4 2025

Ducati Panigale V4 2025

Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE 2025

Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE 2025

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Technical Specifications Ducati Panigale V4 2025 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE 2025

Ducati Panigale V4 2025
Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore81 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke53.5 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power216 HPEngine power135 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque120.9 NmTorque112 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque11,250 rpmRpm at Torque7,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio14 Compression Ratio10.3
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDesmodromicValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,103 ccmDisplacement1,099 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel152 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
RakeRake66 degreeRake63 degree
TrailTrail98 mmTrail106 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter330 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control

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 width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height840 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange223 kmRange375 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions175 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions128 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption7.6 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.6 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentConnectivity, Heated grips, Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB-C socket

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Panigale V4 2025

Ducati Panigale V4 2025

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

Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE 2025

Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE 2025

With the new Versys 1100 SE, Kawasaki has certainly managed to ram a stick into the touring floor. With its solid engine and well-functioning systems, the green motorcycle definitely manages to counter the price/performance ratio. With a high level of riding comfort, the new Versys 1100 SE is sure to expand its fan base and more than live up to the eternal slogan "Let the good times roll".

Good riding performance even with panniers

Good ergonomics

Good wind protection

Easy handling

Top suspension

Engine performance and development

Seat cushion

Agile handling

Weight quite heavy for smaller, narrower riders

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Panigale V4 vs Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE

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