Ducati Panigale R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati Panigale R motorcycle specifications include a 1,198 cc (73.10 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 185 kg (407.9 lb).

Key specifications

2015-2017Model years
1,198 ccDisplacement
136.2 Nm @ 10,250 rpmTorque
185 kgWet weight
830 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,437 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201520162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Fuel system
2017Injection. Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies.
Wet weight
20162017184 kg (405.7 lb)
Wheelbase
201620171,442 mm (56.8 inches)

How the Ducati Panigale R compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.

Displacement1,198 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

About 37% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 84th percentile across Ducati models.

Wet weight185 kg
Low 136 kgAverage 203.9 kgHigh 249 kg

About 9% lighter than the Ducati database average. Around the 12th percentile across Ducati models.

Seat height830 mm
Low 755 mmAverage 808 mmHigh 875 mm

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 80th percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 68th percentile across Ducati models.

This model Ducati database average

Ducati database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement84th

1,198 cc — larger displacement than about 84% of Ducati models.

Wet weight12th

185 kg — heavier than about 12% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 88%.

Seat height80th

830 mm — taller than about 80% of Ducati models.

Fuel capacity68th

17 L — larger than about 68% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Ducati average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,060 mm
This bike

2,060

Ducati avg

2,131

3% below average.

Overall height1,277 mm
This bike

1,277

Ducati avg

1,124

14% above average.

Wheelbase1,437 mm
This bike

1,437

Ducati avg

1,474

Close to average.

Seat height830 mm
This bike

830

Ducati avg

808

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,198 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,437 mmSeat 830 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 200/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 200/55-ZR17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.84:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,198 cc (73.10 cu in)
Torque 136.2 Nm (13.9 kgf-m or 100.5 ft.lbs) @ 10,250 rpm
Bore × stroke 112.0 x 60.8 mm (4.4 x 2.4 inches)
Compression ratio 13.2:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies.
Fuel control Desmodromic valve control
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control

Chassis and suspension

Frame Monocoque Aluminium
Front suspension Ohlins NIX30 43mm with TiN, fully adjustable usd fork. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment
Rear suspension Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Adjustable linkage
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rake 24.0°
Trail 96 mm (3.8 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Radially mounted.
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 200/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 185 kg (407.9 lb)
Dry weight 162 kg (357.1 lb)
Seat height 830 mm (32.7 inches)
Overall length 2,060 mm (81.1 inches)
Overall height 1,277 mm (50.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,437 mm (56.6 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.00 L (4.49 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 1.2654 hp/kg

Electrical and instruments

Battery and a titanium Ducati Performance by Akrapovi and #269; exhaust will take you and 162 kg of racing technology straight to the chequered flag.
Instruments Digital unit with TFT colour display rev counter, speed, gear selected, odometer, etc.

Other specifications

Color options Red
Exhaust system 2-1-2 full titanium system with stainless steel exhaust headers, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin titanium mufflers with carbon fibre end caps.
Factory warranty 24 months unlimited mileage

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.