Ducati 1199 Panigale 2012 vs. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Ducati 1199 Panigale 2012

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Overview - Ducati 1199 Panigale 2012 vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Ducati 1199 Panigale 2012

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

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Technical Specifications Ducati 1199 Panigale 2012 compared to Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Ducati 1199 Panigale 2012

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Ducati 1199 Panigale 2012

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	112 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60.8 mm	Stroke	55.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	195 HP	Engine power	178 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	132 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12.3
Ignition	Ignition	CDI	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,198 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Monocoque	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Single piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	200 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	2,080 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,130 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,437 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	164 kg	Dry Weight	169 kg
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	188 kg	Kerb Weight	199 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati 1199 Panigale 2012

Since 2012, the 1199 Panigale has been an absolutely trend-setting concept that I believe will follow in the footsteps of the legendary 916.

Most powerful V2

design icon

brute brakes

low weight

Nervous driving behaviour

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Those who focus on good lap times will not find the CBR 1000 RR the best partner in the field. Those who simply want to ride nice laps around the ring or on the country road will still have fun with it. It rides heart-stoppingly, looks great and gives you a lot of feeling for the rear wheel. At the regulars' table, Honda fans can at least score points with Marquez's victories, but they won't be able to come up with the Fireblade's fabulous performance figures or lap records.

great look

transparent handling

good feeling for traction

high-quality chassis

great basis for racetrack conversion

reliable and proven technology

Peak power no longer up to date

lack of traction control