BMW S 1000 R vs Ducati Panigale V2
S 1000 R vs Panigale V2
| Key Highlights | BMW S 1000 R | Ducati Panigale V2 | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.21.30 Lakh | Rs.19.12 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 999 cc | 890 cc | 
| Power | 162.26 bhp @ 11000 rpm | 118.01 bhp @ 10750 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | 15.6 kmpl | 23.5 kmpl | 
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Specifications Overview
| S 1000 R specifications | Panigale V2 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 24.20 Lakh Price Breakup  | 21.87 Lakh Price Breakup  | 
| User Rating | 4.1  | 4.7  | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 Litres  | 15 Litres  | 
| Engine Displacement | 999 cc  | 890 cc  | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| S 1000 R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Panigale V2 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System  | Dual Channel ABS   | Dual Channel ABS   | 
Calliper Type  | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston   | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston   | 
Front Disc Size  | 320   | 320   | 
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)  | 36   | 36   | 
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)  | 36   | 36   | 
Front Wheel Size  | 17   | 17   | 
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)  | 42   | 39   | 
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)  | 42   | 36   | 
Rear Wheel Size  | 17   | 17   | 
Wheel Type  | Alloy   | Alloy   | 
Front Suspension  | Upside-dowtelescopiforwitdiameteo1.8?sprinpreload   | Marzocchi Full Adjustable   | 
Rear Suspension  | Aluminum swingarm& central shock absorber   | Fully Adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminium single-sided swingarm   | 
Front Tyre Size  | 120/70 - ZR17   | 120/70 - ZR17   | 
Instrumentation
| S 1000 R Instrumentation | Panigale V2 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Touch Screen Display  | No  | No  | 
Fuel level guage  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Gear Indicator  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Tachometer  | Digital   | Digital   | 
Speedometer  | Digital   | Digital   | 
Odometer  | Digital   | Digital   | 
Exterior
| S 1000 R Exterior | Panigale V2 Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights  | Yes  | Yes  | 
LED headlight  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Warranty
| S 1000 R Warranty | Panigale V2 Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty  | 3 Years or Unlimited km   | 2 Years or Unlimited km   | 
Body & Suspension
| S 1000 R Body & Suspension | Panigale V2 Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors  | ||
Images  | ||
Frame Type  | Bridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine   | Monocoque Aluminium   | 
Engine & Transmission
| S 1000 R Engine & Transmission | Panigale V2 Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern  | 1 Down 5 Up   | 1 Down 5 Up   | 
Spark Plugs  | 1 Per Cylinder   | 1 Per Cylinder   | 
Engine Capacity  | 999 cc  | 890 cc  | 
Engine Type  | Water/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine& Four Valves per Cylinder& Two Overhead Camshafts   | Superquadro L-Twin cylinder& 4 valves& Desmodromic Engine   | 
No. of Cylinders  | 4   | 2   | 
No. of valves per cylinder  | 4   | 4   | 
Transmission Type  | Manual   | Manual   | 
Battery Capacity  | 0.096 kwh  | 0.084 kwh  | 
Battery Type  | Maintenance Free   | -  | 
Top Speed  | 200 kmph  | 299 kmph  | 
Bore x Stroke  | 80 mm x 49.7 mm   | 96 mm x 61.5 mm   | 
Charging Socket  | Yes  | -  | 
Configuration  | Four Cylinder   | Twin Cylinder   | 
Cooling type  | Water/Oil Cooled   | Liquid Cooled   | 
Fuelling  | Fuel Injection   | Fuel Injection   | 
Comfort & Convenience
| S 1000 R Comfort & Convenience | Panigale V2 Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Call/SMS Alerts  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Front Storage Box  | No  | No  | 
Geo Fencing  | No  | No  | 
Low Battery Indicator  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Low Oil Indicator  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Pillion Backrest  | No  | No  | 
Pillion Footrest  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Riding Modes  | 3   | 3   | 
Service Reminder Indicator  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Under Seat Storage  | No  | No  | 
GPS & Navigation  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Console Type  | Digital   | Digital   | 
Distance to Empty Indicator  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Engine Kill Switch  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Safety
| S 1000 R Safety | Panigale V2 Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)  | Yes  | No  | 
Hazard Warning Indicator  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Hazard Warning Switch  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Radial Tyres  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Side Stand Alarm  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Pass Light  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Pillion Grabrail  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Turn Signal  | LED   | LED   | 
ABS - Anti-lock braking system   | Yes  | Yes  | 
Power Modes  | 3   | 3   | 
Slipper Clutch  | Wet Multiplate   | Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch   | 
Traction Control System  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| S 1000 R Dimensions & Capacity | Panigale V2 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length  | 2090 mm  | 2090 mm  | 
Width  | 812 mm  | 810 mm  | 
Height  | 1115 mm  | 1130 mm  | 
Wheelbase  | 1450 mm  | 1465 mm  | 
Ground Clearance  | 140 mm  | 128 mm  | 
Fuel Tank Capacity   | 16.5 Litres  | 15 Litres  | 
Engine Oil Capacity  | 3.5 Litres  | 3.8 Litres  | 
Body Type  | Super Bike   | Sports Bike   | 
Seat Height  | 830 mm  | 837 mm  | 
Unladden/Kerb Weight  | 199 kg  | 179 kg  | 
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Detailed Comparison of BMW S 1000 R and Ducati Panigale V2
Safety
S 1000 R comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Panigale V2 has Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
BMW S 1000 R has features like Average Speed Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Ducati Panigale V2, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
BMW S 1000 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Panigale V2 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW S 1000 R has a 16.5 Litres fuel tank with 1115 mm seat height. Ducati Panigale V2 has 1130 mm seat height and 15 Litres fuel tank capacity.

















