Ducati Panigale V2 vs Yamaha YZF-R9: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Ducati Panigale V2 (2025-present) and the Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Ducati Panigale V2 120 hp, Yamaha YZF-R9 117.3 hp.
- Torque: Ducati Panigale V2 93.3 Nm, Yamaha YZF-R9 93 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Ducati Panigale V2 (2025-present)120 (best)
- Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present)117.3
Torque Nm
- Ducati Panigale V2 (2025-present)93.3 (best)
- Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present)93
Weight kg
- Ducati Panigale V2 (2025-present)179
- Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present)195
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2025-present Remove |  2025-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2025-present | 2025-present |
| Engine | 890cc liquid-cooled 90° V-twin, spring-actuated valves (non-desmodromic), Euro 5+ | 890cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-three (CP3), 12-valve, 78.0 x 62.1mm bore/stroke, 11.5:1 compression |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 890 cc | 890 cc |
| Power | 120 hp @ 10,750 rpmBest | 117.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 93.3 Nm @ 8,250 rpmBest | 93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, wet multiplate clutch, chain final drive | 6-speed manual with assist & slipper (A&S) clutch |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 179 kg (dry) | 195 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 831 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 LBest | 14 L |
| Front suspension | 43mm Marzocchi fully adjustable inverted fork, 120mm travel (base); Öhlins NIX30 43mm fully adjustable fork (S) | 43mm KYB inverted (USD) fork, fully adjustable for preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping, 120mm (4.7in) travel |
| Rear suspension | KYB fully adjustable monoshock, 150mm travel, twin-sided swingarm (base); Öhlins fully adjustable monoshock (S) | KYB single shock, fully adjustable for preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping, ~117mm (4.6in) travel |
| Brake system | Bosch Cornering ABS, dual-channel | Hydraulic front/rear discs with ABS, including lean-sensitive cornering ABS and selectable brake control |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs, radial-mount Brembo Monobloc M50 4-piston calipers | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial-mount calipers, radial master cylinder |
| Rear brake | 245mm disc, twin-piston caliper | 220mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 15,995 (United States) | USD 12,499 (US)Best |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.