KTM RC 390 2014 vs. Ducati Panigale V4 S 2021

KTM RC 390 2014

KTM RC 390 2014

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2021

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Technical Specifications KTM RC 390 2014 compared to Ducati Panigale V4 S 2021

KTM RC 390 2014
Ducati Panigale V4 S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore89 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke53.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power44 HPEngine power214 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpm
TorqueTorque35 NmTorque124 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,250 rpmRpm at Torque9,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio14
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic
DisplacementDisplacement373.2 ccmDisplacement1,103 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandÖhlins

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandÖhlins

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeMonocoque

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 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 width150 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,340 mmWheelbase1,469 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)147 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)195 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity10 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM RC 390 2014

KTM RC 390 2014

The RC390 has opened my eyes and I hope that there is a lot more to come with small displacement. Low weight still leads to the greatest enjoyment when riding a motorbike, although you can't do without a bit of power either. But the 390 somehow managed to inspire me with its 44 hp and to break me of my addiction to even more power. I'm going to build a small race track 2.5 km long with 14 bends and then there'll be a 1000PS RC390 Cup.

Low weight

Sufficient power

Pleasant geometry

Unique design, Great features

Full performance accessory range.

Spongy and weak brakes

Insufficient lean angle clearance for race track

Stony hard seat

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2021

There are hardly any real weaknesses left in the current Super Bikes anyway. Who gets along better with which motorbike now depends more on personal preferences than on pure data. By further improving the rideability, the Panigale can certainly score points with more and more riders. The latest update of the Panigale V4S, however, brings some advantages in terms of racetrack use and, not least due to the diverse setting options, probably enables many riders to improve their lap times compared to the predecessor. But how much depends largely on the rider!

More power for 2022

better controllability

tuning of chassis components

ergonomics

changed gearbox tuning.

Brake somewhat spongy

no water temperature display in degrees

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