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	214 hp	140 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	16 L	19 L
Exhaust Pipes	4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust	Dual Exhuast
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Clutch Type	Wet Multiplate And Slipper Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate
Engine Type	Desmosedici Stradale 90° 4-Cylinder, 4-Valves, Liquid-Cooled Engine	In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled Engine
Bore X Stroke	81 mm x 53.5 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Compression Ratio	14.0:1	11.8:1
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Injection Type	Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Maximum Torque	124 Nm	111 Nm
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
RPM at Maximum Torque	10000 rpm	10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	13000 rpm	10000 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
No. Of Strokes	--	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Super Sport
Seat Height	835 mm	835 mm
Kerb Weight	195 kg	235 kg
Dry Weight	174 kg	--
Wheel Base	1469 mm	1440 mm
Length	--	2100 mm
Ground Clearance	--	135 mm
Width	--	825 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

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Showa BPF Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Horizontal Back-link

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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

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Electrical

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	No	--