Yamaha R1 2009 vs. Ducati 959 Panigale 2019

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Ducati 959 Panigale 2019

Ducati 959 Panigale 2019

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Overview - Yamaha R1 2009 vs Ducati 959 Panigale 2019

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Ducati 959 Panigale 2019

Ducati 959 Panigale 2019

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2009 compared to Ducati 959 Panigale 2019

Yamaha R1 2009
Ducati 959 Panigale 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore78 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke52.2 mmStroke60.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power182 HPEngine power150 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power12,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpm
TorqueTorque115.5 NmTorque102 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,000 rpmRpm at Torque9,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio12.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement955 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDeltaboxFrame typeMonocoque

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,070 mmLength2,056 mm
HeightHeight1,130 mmHeight1,115 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,431 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height830 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

Ducati 959 Panigale 2019

Ducati 959 Panigale 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R1 vs Ducati 959 Panigale

Price Yamaha R1

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Price Ducati 959 Panigale

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