Ducati Panigale V4 2018 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 750 2012

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Suzuki GSX-R 750 2012

Overview - Ducati Panigale V4 2018 vs Suzuki GSX-R 750 2012

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Suzuki GSX-R 750 2012

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Technical Specifications Ducati Panigale V4 2018 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 750 2012

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Suzuki GSX-R 750 2012

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Suzuki GSX-R 750 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	53.5 mm	Stroke	48.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	214 HP	Engine power	150 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	124 Nm	Torque	86.3 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,200 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	14	Compression Ratio	12.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	1,103 ccm	Displacement	749 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Monocoque	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

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	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
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,469 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

The Panigale has become much more accessible in the 2018 V4 version than before. The engine, in combination with the electronics package, is still not as flawless and sterile as an inline four, but in practice it is a real blessing for Ducatisti - and a positive surprise for riders of other brands. The Panigale V4 also surprised with tolerable riding comfort on the country road and a pleasant level of stability. Progress here was clearly in the right direction. The new V4 is stronger and faster but also easier and more pleasant to ride.

Powerful engine with charisma and great manners

Pleasant upper body position (compared to other supersport bikes)

In the V4 sufficiently dimensioned chassis for the country road

Powerful but not intrusive sound

Good wind protection

Seat gets warm especially in city traffic

engine / clutch seems a little rough in tight hairpin bends.

Suzuki GSX-R 750 2012

The GSX-R 750 is the golden mean in many respects. It offers a level of performance that doesn't overwhelm you on the road, but at the same time gives you a lot of pleasure. On the one hand, it is relatively inexpensive, but on the other hand, it is still fast enough. The GSX-R 750 is a great supersport machine. If you don't value superlatives and just want a good motorbike, go for the GSX-R 750 and use the money you save to treat yourself to race training on the Nordschleife....

Excellent engine response

great controllability

comfortable seating position even for tall riders

reliable technology

perfect transmission.

Unspectacular at the regulars' table

brake pads and lines too lax for racetrack use

long final gear ratio