BMW S 1000 RR 2015 vs. Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015
BMW S 1000 RR 2015
Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015
Overview - BMW S 1000 RR 2015 vs Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015
The BMW S 1000 RR 2015 and the Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015 are both high-performance supersport motorcycles that offer impressive specifications and features.
In terms of engine and drivetrain, the BMW S 1000 RR has a bore of 80 mm and a stroke of 49.7 mm, while the Ducati 1299 Panigale S has a larger bore of 116 mm and a stroke of 60.8 mm. This results in the Ducati having a higher displacement of 1285cc compared to the BMW's 999cc. The Ducati also has a slightly higher engine power of 205 HP compared to the BMW's 199 HP. However, the BMW has a higher torque of 113 Nm compared to the Ducati's 144.6 Nm. Both motorcycles have a high compression ratio, with the BMW at 13 and the Ducati at 12.6.
In terms of suspension, the BMW S 1000 RR has a telescopic fork front suspension and a swing arm rear suspension. The Ducati 1299 Panigale S, on the other hand, has an upside-down telescopic fork front suspension and a single swing arm rear suspension. Both motorcycles have an aluminum frame, with the BMW having a twin tube frame and the Ducati having a monocoque frame.
BMW S 1000 RR 2015
When it comes to braking, both motorcycles have double disk front brakes. The BMW uses radial technology for its front brakes, while the Ducati uses radial and monoblock technology.
In terms of dimensions and weights, the BMW S 1000 RR has a front tire width of 120 mm and a rear tire width of 190 mm. The Ducati 1299 Panigale S has a slightly wider rear tire width of 200 mm. Both motorcycles have a 17-inch front and rear tire diameter. The BMW has a wheelbase of 1425 mm, while the Ducati has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1437 mm. The seat height of the BMW is 815 mm, while the Ducati has a slightly higher seat height of 830 mm. The BMW has a kerb weight (with ABS) of 204 kg, while the Ducati is slightly lighter at 190.5 kg. Both motorcycles have a fuel tank capacity of around 17 liters.
Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015
In terms of strengths, the BMW S 1000 RR 2015 is praised for its superb shift assistant, incredibly powerful and rev-happy engine, great range of accessories, and the availability of a race-ready data logging tool and calibration tool. On the other hand, the Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015 is praised for its superb engine, great looks, great electronics package, and the potential for fast lap times for experienced Panigale riders.
However, the BMW S 1000 RR 2015 does have a weakness in that its chassis can quickly reach its limit in the hands of professional riders. On the other hand, the Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015 is considered to be very strenuous to ride and its driving behavior can be challenging for hobby pilots.
Overall, both the BMW S 1000 RR 2015 and the Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015 offer impressive performance and features, with the BMW excelling in its engine and drivetrain capabilities and the Ducati standing out for its aesthetics and electronics package.
Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 RR 2015 compared to Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW S 1000 RR 2015
The BMW can still score points with hard facts in 2015. If you like top performance, you have to buy the BMW. It turns out incredibly powerful at the top and drives away the rest of the field from 200. Big and heavy riders will be able to benefit from this even more. BMW didn't make it easy for themselves with this bike and put together a very universal motorbike. If you were to do a comparison test with 50 different riders (from rookie to pro), the BMW would have the best average of all 1000cc bikes. The electronic chassis, but also the riding aids, make the pros fast and the beginners safe on the road. A top recommendation for a very broad target group. Very fast hobby riders will not be 100% satisfied with the standard suspension. If you don't want to modify the chassis, you should rather go for an R1M, a Panigale S or an RSV RF. If you want to convert anyway, the S 1000 RR is the strongest and most universal base. Surprisingly, the powerful machine also rides very well on country roads. All in all, it looks like a compromise, but it never feels like one in practice.
Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015
The Panigale 1299 S is a clear step forward from the old Panigale. Ducati fans who were not entirely satisfied with the previous model may now find their great love in the new machine. The many changes to the bike have made it stronger, faster and also a little more manoeuvrable. Fast and experienced riders who love 2-cylinders have no other choice anyway and will be happy. Traction control, engine electronics to control the engine brake and of course the electronic suspension from Öhlins are really good stuff. But even the new Panigale is not a motorbike with which not so nimble riders will find good times virtually on their own, like in the saddle of a BMW, for example. The Ducati has its own character, which not everyone likes, but which enchants Ducatisti to some extent.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW S 1000 RR vs Ducati 1299 Panigale S
There are a few key differences between a BMW S 1000 RR 2015 and a Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 8. It takes less time to sell a BMW S 1000 RR with 77 days compared to 89 days for a Ducati 1299 Panigale S. Since model year 2010 1000PS.de editors have written 135 reviews for the BMW S 1000 RR and 13 reviews for the Ducati 1299 Panigale S since model year 2015. The first review for the BMW S 1000 RR was published on 4/16/2008 and now has more than 4,000 views. This compares to more than 44,500 views for the first review on Ducati 1299 Panigale S published on 11/3/2014.
