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BMW S 1000 R vs Ducati Panigale V4

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW S 1000 R or Ducati Panigale V4? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between S 1000 R and Panigale V4. BMW S 1000 R Price starts at Rs.19.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Standard and Ducati Panigale V4 Price starts at Rs.27.73 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW S 1000 R is 6 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 162.26 bhp @ 11000 rpm power whereas Ducati Panigale V4 is a 4 cylinder, 1103 cc Engine can generate 212.5 bhp @ 13000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, S 1000 R provides a mileage of 15.6 kmpl (base model), and Panigale V4 has a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model). BMW S 1000 R is available in 4 colours & 6 variants whereas Ducati Panigale V4 is available in 3 colours & 2 variants.

S 1000 R vs Panigale V4

Key HighlightsBMW S 1000 RDucati Panigale V4
PriceRs.19.00 LakhRs.27.73 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc1103 cc
Power162.26 bhp @ 11000 rpm212.5 bhp @ 13000 rpm
Mileage/Range15.6 kmpl15 kmpl
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BMW S 1000 R Standard bike
Standard
Rs. 19.00 Lakh
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Ducati Panigale V4 STD bike
STD
Rs. 27.73 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

S 1000 R specificationsPanigale V4 specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
21.74 Lakh
31.50 Lakh
User Rating
4.1
3.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.5 Litres
16 Litres
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1103 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

S 1000 R Brakes, Suspension & TyresPanigale V4 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Calliper Type
Front - 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Callipers
Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 1.8”, spring preload
Fully adjustable Showa BPF Fork 43 mm
Rear Suspension
Aluminum swingarm, central shock absorber
Fully adjustable Sach Unit
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - ZR17
120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
190/55 - ZR17
200/60 - ZR17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
220 mm
245 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
checkYes
checkYes

Instrumentation

S 1000 R InstrumentationPanigale V4 Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch
1
1
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Body & Suspension

S 1000 R Body & SuspensionPanigale V4 Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Bridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine
Aluminum alloy "Front Frame" with optimized stiffnesses

Engine & Transmission

S 1000 R Engine & TransmissionPanigale V4 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
999 cc
1103 cc
Engine Type
Water/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine& Four Valves per Cylinder& Two Overhead Camshafts
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4& counter-rotating crankshaft& 4 Desmodromic timing& 4 valves per cylinder& liquid-cooled
No. of Cylinders
6
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
0.084 kwh
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
-
Range
264 km/charge
221 km/charge
Top Speed
200 kmph
299 kmph
Max Torque
114 Nm @ 9250 rpm
123.6 Nm @ 9500 rpm
Max Power
162.26 bhp @ 11000 rpm
212.5 bhp @ 13000 rpm
Cooling type
-
Liquid Cooled
Charging Socket
checkYes
-
Bore x Stroke
80mm x 49.7mm
81 mm x 53.5 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
15.6 kmpl
15 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

S 1000 R Comfort & ConveniencePanigale V4 Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
Rain, Road and Dynamic
Race A, Race B, Sport and Street
Low Battery Indicator
1
1
Average Speed Indicator
1
1
Pillion Footrest
1
1
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Seat Style
M Sport
Stepup
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

S 1000 R SafetyPanigale V4 Safety
Radial Tyres
1
1
Hazard Warning Switch
1
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
1
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
-
checkYes
Slipper Clutch
Anti-hopping Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder
Traction Control System
checkYes
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

S 1000 R Dimensions & CapacityPanigale V4 Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2090 mm
2110 mm
Height
1115 mm
1132 mm
Wheelbase
1450 mm
1469 mm
Ground Clearance
140 mm
122 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.5 Litres
16 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 Litres
3.8 Litres
Body Type
Super Bike
Sports Bike
Unladden/Kerb Weight
199 kg
198.5 kg
Seat Height
830 mm
850 mm

Pros & Cons

S 1000 R Pros & ConsPanigale V4 Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Electronically adjustable suspension for S variant.
  • Gets heated grip.
  • Several riding modes.
Cons
  • Expensive to maintain.
  • Limited service outlets.
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Detailed Comparison of BMW S 1000 R and Ducati Panigale V4

Safety

S 1000 R comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Traction Control System. Panigale V4 has Traction Control System, Power Modes.

Transmission

BMW S 1000 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Panigale V4 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 V4 has 1132 mm seat height and 16 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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BMW S 1000 R and Ducati Panigale V4 Owner Reviews

  • S 1000 R Review
  • Panigale V4 Review
    • AV
      Ashok Verma
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW S 1000 R
      4.4
      It's a comfortable bike and is extremely light weight that comes with great and stylish looks.
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    • RB
      Riyum Balakrishnan
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW S 1000 R
      3.8
      It is an extremely fun motorcycle, light and extremely agile. Bought it for my brther and he totally loved it.
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    • SR
      Sushant Raj
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW S 1000 R
      4.2
      The engine of S 1000 R comes from the super sports bike and is tremendously playful. Would give it a 5 star rating.
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    • JM
      Jaikishan Mahendra
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW S 1000 R
      3.8
      It's a comfortable bike and is extremely light weight that comes with great and stylish looks.
      Like
    • HK
      Humayun Khan
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW S 1000 R
      3.8
      The engine of S 1000 R comes from the super sports bike and is tremendously playful. Would give it a 5 star rating.
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    • Am
      Anoop meena
      8 Month ago
      Review for Ducati Panigale V4
      3.8
      Easy to handle and control. Good ground clearance easily tackle any obstacle and give comfortable ride and Good performance.
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    • S
      Sunny
      9 Month ago
      Review for Ducati Panigale V4
      3.8
      Smooth, decent performance. Comfortable and exciting ride quality. Features enhances driving. Brake provide good control.
      Likes (1)
    • NK
      Neeraj Kumar
      9 Month ago
      Review for Ducati Panigale V4
      3.8
      Stylish with good road presence. Comfortable ride quality. Easily can drive and control. Tyres contribute superb handling character.
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    • AV
      Annapureddy Venkateswarlu
      9 Month ago
      Review for Ducati Panigale V4
      3.8
      Aggressive and sporty look. Awesome performance and ride. Amazing features make driving awesome.
      Likes (1)
    • Sp
      Suresh prajapat
      9 Month ago
      Review for Ducati Panigale V4
      3.8
      Look stylish & aggressive. Comfortable seat position. Good to handle & control at high speed. Great handling and stability. Amazing ride quality.
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    BMW S 1000 R and Ducati Panigale V4 FAQs

    What is the on-road price of BMW S 1000 R?
    The on-road price of BMW S 1000 R is Rs. 21.74 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Ducati Panigale V4?
    The on-road price of Ducati Panigale V4 is Rs. 31.50 Lakh in New Delhi.