Ducati 959 Panigale 2016 vs. Honda CBR 650F 2017

Ducati 959 Panigale 2016

Honda CBR 650F 2017

Technical Specifications Ducati 959 Panigale 2016 compared to Honda CBR 650F 2017

Ducati 959 Panigale 2016

Honda CBR 650F 2017

Ducati 959 Panigale 2016

Honda CBR 650F 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60.8 mm	Stroke	46 mm
Engine power	Engine power	157 HP	Engine power	91 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	107.4 Nm	Torque	63 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	11.4
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	955 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Monocoque	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	66 degree	Rake	64.5 degree
Trail	Trail	96 mm	Trail	101 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	Wave

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	245 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,056 mm	Length	2,110 mm
Height	Height	1,115 mm	Height	1,145 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,431 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	200 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.3 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati 959 Panigale 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CBR 650F 2017

In addition to its super-sporty appearance, which is strongly based on that of the Fireblade, it is above all its sovereignty and versatility that make it a tough competitor on the road with models with more prestige or more performance. It is as much a super sports bike as a faithful companion in everyday life. The visible and tangible Honda quality conveys to the owner that he will have a long, carefree life with the CBR650F.

Supersport design

Fireblade look

well-tuned chassis

solid brakes, easy handling

versatility

Honda quality.

Technology somewhat outdated in some places

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati 959 Panigale vs Honda CBR 650F

Price Ducati 959 Panigale

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