2021 Ducati Panigale V2 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 Ducati Panigale V2 2021 Ducati Panigale V2

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, Superquadro, 90° L-twin cylinder, DOHC, Desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder
Power
114 kW / 155 hp @ 10750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
200 kg / 441 lbs
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20212026
Make ModelDucati Panigale V2KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height840 mm / 33.1 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1436 mm / 56.5 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)176-
Wet Weight (kg)200 195
Dry Weight176 kg / 388 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight200 kg / 441 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power114 kW / 155 hp @ 10750 rpm 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque104 Nm / 76.7 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement955 cc / 58.3 cu in 947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, Superquadro, 90° L-twin cylinder, DOHC, Desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke100 x 60.8 mm 92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 5EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust2-1-2-1 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 2 lambda probes-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionElectronic -
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectric Electric
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinderPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gear Ratios1st 37/15 / 2nd 30/16 / 3rd 27/18 / 4th 25/20 / 5th 24/22 / 6th 23/24-
Primary DriveStraight cut gears; Ratio 1.77:142:76
Transmission / Drive6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 26-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeMonocoque AluminiumChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm chromed inner tubes, fully adjustable Showa BPF forkWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearFully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum single-sided swingarmWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24°-
Trail94 mm / 3.7 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.72 in 147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in 134 mm / 5.3 in
Electronics
Additional EquipmentPassenger seat and footpegs kit-
Equipment / FeaturesDucati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Öhlins steering damper, Auto-off indicators, Lithium-ion battery, Silencer outlet cover in carbon fiber and titanium-
Safety EquipmentRiding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Auto tire calibration-
Electrical Systems
DisplayDigital unit with 4,3 in TFT colour display-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M4.32 4-piston calipers, Self bleeding master cylinder.2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - Rear245 mm disc, 2-piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSBosch Cornering ABS EVOStandard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear180/60 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II180/55-ZR 17
Wheels5-spokes light alloyCast aluminium
Wheels - Front3.50 x 173.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 175.5 x 17