Ducati Panigale V4 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Smashing premium design Mind-boggling performance and handling Read More	Perfect balance of sporty riding and touring capabilities Powerful 1,043cc engine provides exhilarating performance Advanced electronic features for enhanced control and convenience Comfortable seating position ideal for long-distance journeys Read More
Things we don't like	No pillion seat Harsh ride quality Read More	Limited color choices may not suit all preferences Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1103 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	215 hp	140 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17 L	19 L
Exhaust Pipes	4 into 1 into	Dual Exhuast
Engine Type	4-Cylinder, 4-Valves, Liquid-Cooled Engine	In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled Engine
Clutch Type	Wet Multiplate And Slipper Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate
Maximum Torque	124 Nm	111 Nm
Injection Type	Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio	14.0:1	11.8:1
Bore X Stroke	81 mm x 53.5 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque	9500 rpm	10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	13000 rpm	10000 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Super Sport
Dry Weight	175 kg	--
Width	806 mm	825 mm
Wheel Base	1469 mm	1440 mm
Kerb Weight	198 kg	235 kg
Length	2105 mm	2100 mm
Seat Height	850 mm	835 mm
Ground Clearance	--	135 mm
Seating Capacity	--	2

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Ignition System	--	TCBI

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Rear Tyre	200/60 ZR17	190/50 ZR17
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Runflat	Runflat
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	ZR17	R17

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Horizontal Back-link
Suspension Travel(Rear)	130 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	--
Front Suspension	Showa BPF Fork	Telescopic Fork

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Race A, Race B, Sport, Street Race A, Race B, Sport, Street	Sport, Road Sport, Road
Leg Guards	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	Ducati Wheelie Control,DTC, DSE Ducati Wheelie Control,DTC, DSE	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	--
Launch Control	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Navigator	--	No

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	--	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Front Frame Front Frame	Diamond Diamond
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Body Frame Material	Aluminum alloy Aluminum alloy	--

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Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	--
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No