Yamaha YZF-R6 2017 vs. Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Yamaha YZF-R6 2017

Yamaha YZF-R6 2017

Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Ducati Panigale V4 2020

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Overview - Yamaha YZF-R6 2017 vs Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Yamaha YZF-R6 2017

Yamaha YZF-R6 2017

Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Technical Specifications Yamaha YZF-R6 2017 compared to Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Yamaha YZF-R6 2017
Ducati Panigale V4 2020

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore67 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke42.5 mmStroke53.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power124 HPEngine power214 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power14,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque124 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,500 rpmRpm at Torque10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio14
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement599 ccmDisplacement1,103 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDeltaboxFrame typeMonocoque

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

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 width180 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,375 mmWheelbase1,469 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height830 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha YZF-R6 2017

Yamaha YZF-R6 2017

The Yamaha R6 2017 is still a visually and dynamically radical supersport motorbike that is one of the best and probably the last of its kind. The EURO4 standard costs the 599 cubic in-line four-cylinder with titanium valves a whole 11 hp compared to the 2007/2008 model. Yamaha is clearly targeting hobby, amateur and professional racers who don't care about standard performance anyway. With more than 50 accessories, the R6 can be upgraded according to need and budget. However, everyone should be aware that this can cost a lot of money.

Strong, direct brakes

sharp looks

automatic gearshift

good wind protection

precise handling

high transparency

radical seating position unsuitable for touring

standard power only 118.4 hp

upgrade cost-intensive

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 Yamaha YZF-R6 vs Ducati Panigale V4

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