Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018 vs. BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Overview - Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018 vs BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

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Technical Specifications Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018 compared to BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	53.5 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	214 HP	Engine power	199 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	124 Nm	Torque	113 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	14	Compression Ratio	13
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,103 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single 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

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	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,469 mm	Wheelbase	1,438 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	195 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018

The S version, on the other hand, is recommended for both road and racing riders. If the bike is ridden more ambitiously by a racer on the race track, the suspension will maintain its performance longer than with the basic version, whereby a slight adjustment of the front spring rate (for racers) is recommended. The lighter wheels have a noticeable effect on the handling. It is unbelievable to what a high level of innovation and technology in motorbike construction this bike has been raised. I have never experienced electronics that respond so sensitively.

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Excellent brakes

Pleasant seating position even for taller riders

Enormous lean angle potential

Leading electronics package

Impressive engine power that is, however, finely controllable

Fast riders and hobby riders alike can make good use of the machine's potential within the scope of their possibilities

Ingenious handling - the bike is always finished with the bend early and is ready for acceleration.

Seat warms up noticeably. Nice in winter, definitely uncomfortable in summer

seat-tank combination is comfortable, but offers little grip in the braking zone

stability at the limit. Caution with tuning measures and discipline with seat position on fast and bumpy sections necessary.

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

The well-balanced universal talent will also be at the forefront of many comparison tests in 2017. It still scores with the outstanding engine and the universal and complete equipment.

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Strong engine - powerful and easy to control

Comfortable seating position even for taller riders

Good chassis on the road and at trackdays

Brake fade on the racetrack under high load

Ride quality high enough for trackdays but not good enough for racing

Looks greyed out even though it is technically up to date