Bimota KB4 RC vs Ducati Panigale V2: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Bimota KB4 RC (2023) and the Ducati Panigale V2 (2025-present), using the latest model year of each.

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Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.

Specification	Bimota KB4 RC 2023 Remove	Ducati Panigale V2 2025-present Remove
Category	Supersport	Supersport
Years	2023	2025-present
Engine	1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches), In-line four, four-stroke, Injection. 4 x 38 mm throttle bodies	890cc liquid-cooled 90° V-twin, spring-actuated valves (non-desmodromic), Euro 5+
Cylinders	4	2
Displacement	1,043 cc	890 cc
Power	140.5 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest	120 hp @ 10,750 rpm
Torque	111 Nm @ 8,000 rpmBest	93.3 Nm @ 8,250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed, Wet, multi-disc, Chain (final drive)	6-speed, wet multiplate clutch, chain final drive
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	194 kg (wet)	179 kg (dry)
Seat height	810 mm	840 mm
Fuel capacity	19.5 LBest	15 L
Front suspension	Öhlins front fork FG R and and T 43 NIX30	43mm Marzocchi fully adjustable inverted fork, 120mm travel (base); Öhlins NIX30 43mm fully adjustable fork (S)
Rear suspension	Aluminum alloy Swingarm billet with Öhlins ttX 36	KYB fully adjustable monoshock, 150mm travel, twin-sided swingarm (base); Öhlins fully adjustable monoshock (S)
Brake system	Not available	Bosch Cornering ABS, dual-channel
Front brake	Double disc, 320 mm	Dual 320mm discs, radial-mount Brembo Monobloc M50 4-piston calipers
Rear brake	Single disc, 220 mm	245mm disc, twin-piston caliper
Front tire	120/70-Z17	120/70 ZR17
Rear tire	190/50-ZR17	190/55 ZR17
Quickshifter	Not available	Yes
Launch price	Not available	USD 15,995 (United States)

Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.