Ducati 959 Panigale
Ducati 959 Panigale
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RM 95,188
Suzuki GSX-R 1000
Suzuki GSX-R 1000
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Ducati 959 Panigale vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Comparison

Overview: 959 Panigale vs GSX-R 1000

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 955 cc 999 cc
Maximum Power 150 hp 182.5 hp

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
3 reviews
4.72/5
18 reviews
User Review Comparison
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    Saiful May 28, 2021 for Ducati 959 Panigale
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    Mathias Sep 01, 2025 for Suzuki GSX-R 1000

From The Experts

Things we like
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Sporty looks

Easy to ride and handle for a big super sport

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Things we don't like
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Lacks the latest electronic riding aids

Stiff ride quality

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 955 cc 999 cc
Maximum Power 150 hp 182.5 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.0 L 16.0 L
Compression Ratio 12.5:1 13.2:1
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder 2 --
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder 2 4
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Manual
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 In 2 Exhaust Single Exhaust
Engine Type L-Twin Cylinder, 4-Valves Per Cylinder, Desmodromic, Liquid Cooled 4-Stroke, 4-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke 100 mm x 60.8 mm 76 mm x 55.1 mm
Emission Control Euro 4 --
Maximum Torque 102 Nm 116.7 Nm
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Lubrication System -- Wet Sump
Fuel Consumption -- 15 kmpl
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Dimension

Category Super Sport Super Sport
Wheel Base 1431 mm 1420 mm
Seat Height 830 mm 825 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Oil Tank Capacity -- 4.1 L
Ground Clearance -- 130 mm
Width -- 705 mm
Height -- 1145 mm
Kerb Weight -- 202 kg
Length -- 2075 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Swing Arm Link Type
Suspension Travel(Rear) 130 mm --
Suspension Travel(Front) 120 mm --
Front Suspension BPF Fork Inverted Telescopic

Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Safety & Security

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

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

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type Monocoque Monocoque Twin Spar Twin Spar
Side Wings Yes Yes
Body Frame Material Alloy Alloy Steel Steel

Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

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

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