Ducati Panigale V2 vs KTM RC 8C: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Ducati Panigale V2 (2025-present) and the KTM RC 8C (2023-2024), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Ducati Panigale V2 120 hp, KTM RC 8C 133.1 hp.
- Torque: Ducati Panigale V2 93.3 Nm, KTM RC 8C 98.1 Nm.
- Weight: Ducati Panigale V2 179 kg, KTM RC 8C 142 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Ducati Panigale V2 (2025-present)120
- KTM RC 8C (2023-2024)133.1 (best)
Torque Nm
- Ducati Panigale V2 (2025-present)93.3
- KTM RC 8C (2023-2024)98.1 (best)
Weight kg
- Ducati Panigale V2 (2025-present)179
- KTM RC 8C (2023-2024)142 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2025-present Remove |  2023-2024 · 890 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2025-present | 2023-2024 |
| Engine | 890cc liquid-cooled 90° V-twin, spring-actuated valves (non-desmodromic), Euro 5+ | two-cylinder online , 4 strokes Injection Ø 48 mm Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 889 cc 135 ch (133.10 hp) to 11,000 rpm 10 mkg to 8,250 rpm |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 890 cc | 889 cc |
| Power | 120 hp @ 10,750 rpm | 133.1 hp @ 11,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 93.3 Nm @ 8,250 rpm | 98.1 Nm @ 8,250 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed, wet multiplate clutch, chain final drive | 6 stage gearbox , manual - shifter as standard Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 179 kg (dry) | 142 kg (dry)Best |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 820 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L | 16 LBest |
| Front suspension | 43mm Marzocchi fully adjustable inverted fork, 120mm travel (base); Öhlins NIX30 43mm fully adjustable fork (S) | Telehydraulic upside-down forks Ø 43 mm WP Apex / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment |
| Rear suspension | KYB fully adjustable monoshock, 150mm travel, twin-sided swingarm (base); Öhlins fully adjustable monoshock (S) | WP Apex monoshock / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment |
| Brake system | Bosch Cornering ABS, dual-channel | Not available |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs, radial-mount Brembo Monobloc M50 4-piston calipers | 2 Brembo discs Ø 290 mm (11.42 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 245mm disc, twin-piston caliper | 1 disc Ø 230 mm (9.06 in), single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/60-17 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 15,995 (United States) | Not available |