Ducati Panigale V4 2023 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Ducati Panigale V4 2023

Ducati Panigale V4 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

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Overview - Ducati Panigale V4 2023 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Ducati Panigale V4 2023

Ducati Panigale V4 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Technical Specifications Ducati Panigale V4 2023 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Ducati Panigale V4 2023
Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore81 mmBore70 mm
StrokeStroke53.5 mmStroke51.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power215.15 HPEngine power45 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque123.6 NmTorque37 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,500 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio14 Compression Ratio11.5
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
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,103 ccmDisplacement399 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel130 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeMonocoqueFrame typeTubular
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake63 degree
TrailTrail100 mmTrail92 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter330 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFloating caliper
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsCornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 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 width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,469 mmWheelbase1,370 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)198.5 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)168 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions175 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions91 g/km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Panigale V4 2023

Ducati Panigale V4 2023

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 Ninja 400 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

The Ninja 400 offers a lot of riding fun at a manageable price. It offers playful handling without being nervous. The name "Ninja" is a bit of a mouthful, but the range of use is wider than you might think. It rides sportily, but also offers a good riding position for everyday use and touring.

Good combination of stability and playful handling

Robust and reliable appearance

Well controllable engine

Wide usable rev range

Pleasant seating position

Limited space for large pilots

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Panigale V4 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400

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