Ducati Panigale V2 2026 vs. KTM 890 Duke R 2022
Ducati Panigale V2 2026
KTM 890 Duke R 2022
Technical Specifications Ducati Panigale V2 2026 compared to KTM 890 Duke R 2022
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Ducati Panigale V2 2026
Ducati has fully achieved its goal of building a supersport bike that is very easy to ride. With its extremely light handling, low weight and easy-to-control engine, the new V2 Panigale is a real joy to ride, especially on technically demanding tracks. The big highlights are the late braking points and the tight cornering radii, which can be maintained even at high cornering speeds. The slightly lower power almost makes up for the weight. The new V2 Panigale therefore offers a significant improvement compared to its predecessor, especially for beginners, and, contrary to the well-known saying "power is everything", will probably help inexperienced riders to achieve better lap times due to its lightness. Even for me - as a performance-accustomed superbiker - the little Panigale brings a smile to my face. Ducati has achieved many plus points, especially for use on country roads. With the new Panigale, the Italians have brought out a toned-down version with a much more comfortable riding position, clearly focussing on road suitability and beginner-friendliness. This is also emphasised by the fact that the V2 will be available in an A2 version. In conjunction with the reduced prices, the V2 Panigale is thus also entering the range for sharp computers. A Panigale for beginners, who would have thought it?
KTM 890 Duke R 2022
The KTM 890 Duke R is the sportiest evolutionary stage of the 890 Duke. More power, firmer chassis, sharper brakes - these ingredients, together with the already low vehicle weight, make it a real precision machine. A fast and cool bike for riding fun fetishists, ambitious home track heaters and, last but not least, a real recommendation for trackday visitors. However, the sporty positioning of the upper body and the somewhat more acute knee angle come at the expense of comfort. Last but not least, the adjustable suspension in the basic setup is really crisply tuned. If you want to enjoy the powerful 890 engine and the high-quality electronics a little more comfortably, you can still go for the basic model with a clear conscience.
