BMW R18 Classic vs Ducati Panigale V2 Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R18 Classic and Ducati Panigale V2, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R18 Classic priced at RM 154,500 while the Ducati Panigale V2 Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 125,000. Comparing the technical specifications, Ducati Panigale V2 engine displacement is 890 while the BMW R18 Classic houses a 1802 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	Ducati Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 154,500 BMW R18 Classic Price	RM 125,000 Ducati Panigale V2 Price
Variant	R18 Classic Standard	Panigale V2 S
User Rating	4.46 R18 Classic reviews	4.67 Panigale V2 reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Cruiser Cruiser Motorcycles in Malaysia	Super Sport Super Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	1802 cc	890 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	120 hp

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DP RM 30,900 Installment : RM 1,805 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

DP RM 25,000 Installment : RM 1,460 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

Photo Comparision

BMW R18 Classic Slant Rear View Full Image

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Ducati Panigale V2 Slant Rear View Full Image

Ducati Panigale V2 Right Side Viewfull Image

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Ducati Panigale V2 Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.46/5 13 reviews	4.67/5 12 reviews
User Review Comparison	Old-school powerhouse for highway cruising I always wanted to ride a classic bike that blends retro styles with modern techs. That’s why perhaps the BMW R18-Classic appealed to me the most!... Read More J Jebat Jul 14, 2025 for BMW R18 Classic	Most worthwhile edition of sports bike from the house of Ducati Out of variety of sports bikes that I have checked so far, this can be easily acclaimed to be one of the most appreciated versions available out... Read More A Aswab Nov 12, 2025 for Ducati Panigale V2

From The Experts

Things we like	Flamboyant design Very powerful engine Excellent Riding modes Six-speed driving system Latest security features Read More	--
Things we don't like	Expensive ride Heavy and bulky motorcycle Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1802 cc	890 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	120 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	16 L	17 L
Maximum Torque	158 Nm	93.3 Nm
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine	V-twin cylinder, 8 Valves, Liquid Cooled Engine
Cooling System	Air-Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Dry Type	Wet Multiplate And Slipper Clutch
Bore X Stroke	107.1 mm x 100 mm	--
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	9.6:1	--
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	2 Into 1 Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
RPM at Maximum Power	4750 rpm	10750 rpm
Fuel Consumption	17.8 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	8250 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Super Sport
Seating Capacity	2	--
Width	964 mm	810 mm
Wheel Base	1731 mm	1436 mm
Kerb Weight	365 kg	--
Height	1397 mm	--
Seat Height	710 mm	840 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Length	2440 mm	--
Dry Weight	--	176 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	--	EFI

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	USD Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	90 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Monoshock

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	180/65 R16	180/60 ZR17
Front Tyre	130/90 R16	120/70 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R16	ZR17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless, Runflat
Front Wheel Size	R16	ZR17

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	26 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Stability Control	No	Yes
Traction Control	No	Yes
Launch Control	No	Yes
Central Locking	No	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Riding Modes	Road Road	Race, Sport, Road and Wet Race, Sport, Road and Wet
Shutter Lock	No	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	--	ABS Cornering, Ducati Wheelie Control, Engine Brake Control, Ducati Quick Shift 2.0 ABS Cornering, Ducati Wheelie Control, Engine Brake Control, Ducati Quick Shift 2.0
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Double-cradle Double-cradle	Monocoque Monocoque
Side Wings	No	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Alloy Alloy