Ducati 899 Panigale 2014 vs. BMW S 1000 R 2014

Ducati 899 Panigale 2014

BMW S 1000 R 2014

Overview - Ducati 899 Panigale 2014 vs BMW S 1000 R 2014

Ducati 899 Panigale 2014

BMW S 1000 R 2014

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Technical Specifications Ducati 899 Panigale 2014 compared to BMW S 1000 R 2014

Ducati 899 Panigale 2014

BMW S 1000 R 2014

Ducati 899 Panigale 2014

BMW S 1000 R 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	57.2 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	148 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	99 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	898 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Dynamic suspension

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	190 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	2,075 mm	Length	2,057 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,426 mm	Wheelbase	1,439 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	814 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	193 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	207 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati 899 Panigale 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW S 1000 R 2014

Brutal power, smooth, almost perfect, electronics, it only gets better with the HP4. Now BMW dominates the 1000cc naked bike class after the superbikes.

Sporty chassis

extreme power and performance

very good electronic helpers

terrific price/performance ratio

fast and comfortable on the racetrack and on country roads.

Slightly rough engine running

DDC works well, but still rather on the "hard" side overall

seat relatively high

tempts to overdrive

design a matter of taste.