Ducati 959 Panigale
Ducati 959 Panigale
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
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Overview: 959 Panigale vs Ninja ZX-10R

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 955 cc 998 cc
Maximum Power 150 hp 200.2 hp

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
3 reviews
4.42/5
19 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • One of the best Ducati creations

    The Ducati 959 Panigale is built for true bike enthusiasts. This superbike gets its power from a fantastic 955 cc Euro 4-compliant Superquadro...

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    S
    Saiful May 28, 2021 for Ducati 959 Panigale
  • Not so practical sports bike from Kawasaki brand

    I am not so practical when it comes to bike selection. Though majority of my friends are and they keep on mentioning about the beneficial aspect of...

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    M
    Munnawar Jan 31, 2024 for Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

From The Experts

Things we like
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Aggressive design

Noteworthy performance and handling

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Things we don't like
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Stiff ride quality

Pillion comfort

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 955 cc 998 cc
Maximum Power 150 hp 200.2 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 17.0 L 17 L
No. Of Cylinder 2 4
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Engine Type L-Twin Cylinder, 4-Valves Per Cylinder, Desmodromic, Liquid Cooled 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine
Emission Control Euro 4 --
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 In 2 Exhaust 4 In 1 Exhaust
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Compression Ratio 12.5:1 13.0:1
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder 2 --
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Maximum Torque 102 Nm 114.9 Nm
Bore X Stroke 100 mm x 60.8 mm 76 mm x 55 mm
Lubrication System -- Wet Sump
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection
RPM at Maximum Power -- 13500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque -- 11200 rpm
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Dimension

Category Super Sport Super Sport
Seat Height 830 mm 835 mm
Wheel Base 1431 mm 1440 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Kerb Weight -- 206 kg
Height -- 1145 mm
Ground Clearance -- 145 mm
Length -- 2090 mm
Width -- 740 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type Runflat Runflat
Front Wheel Size ZR17 R17
Rear Wheel Size ZR17 R17
Rear Tyre 180/60 ZR17 190/55 R17
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 120/70 R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Riding Modes Sport, Touring, Urban Sport, Touring, Urban Road, Race Road, Race
Back Rest No No
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No No
Stability Control Yes No
Advanced Safety Features ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Engine Brake Control, Riding Modes ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Engine Brake Control, Riding Modes --
Traction Control Yes Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back No --
Engine Immobilizer Optional Optional --
Anti-Theft Alarm Optional Optional No
Central Locking Optional Optional --
Leg Guards No No
Launch Control -- Yes
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Console

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

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material Alloy Alloy --
Body Frame Type Monocoque Monocoque --
Side Wings Yes Yes

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No No
Cruise Control No No
Additional Features Power Modes, Ducati Quickshift, Fully Ride by Wire, Steering Damper Power Modes, Ducati Quickshift, Fully Ride by Wire, Steering Damper --

Electrical

Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Indicator Light Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Accessory Outlet -- No

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