Ducati 848 2009 vs. Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Ducati 848 2009

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Overview - Ducati 848 2009 vs Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Ducati 848 2009

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

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Details

Technical Specifications Ducati 848 2009 compared to Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Ducati 848 2009

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Ducati 848 2009

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	94 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	61.2 mm	Stroke	53.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	134 HP	Engine power	214 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	96 Nm	Torque	124 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	14
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	849.4 ccm	Displacement	1,103 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Sachs

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Monocoque

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,430 mm	Wheelbase	1,469 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati 848 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.