BMW S 1000 RR vs Ducati Panigale V4

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

BMW S 1000 RR
Ducati Panigale V4

BMW Motorrad

S 1000 RR

From ₹23.75 Lakh

Full S 1000 RR page Change

Ducati

Panigale V4

From ₹32.7 Lakh

Full Panigale V4 page Change
BMW S 1000 RRStandard + Style Sport · ₹24.4 Lakh
Ducati Panigale V4Panigale V4 · ₹32.7 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price S 1000 RR: ₹24.4 Lakh (ahead) Panigale V4: ₹32.7 Lakh S 1000 RR ₹8.30 lakh cheaper
Braking S 1000 RR: ABS Panigale V4: Cornering ABS (ahead)
Mileage S 1000 RR: Not published Panigale V4: 15.38 kmpl Claimed
Power S 1000 RR: 210 PS Panigale V4: 219 PS (ahead) Torque 113 vs 120.9 Nm
Weight S 1000 RR: 197 kg Panigale V4: 191 kg Seat height 824 vs 850 mm
Versions S 1000 RR: 5 (ahead) Panigale V4: 2

Pick the S 1000 RR for the lower price and more versions.

Pick the Panigale V4 for cornering abs and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹24.4 Lakh
₹32.7 Lakh
On-road in
₹26.92 Lakh
₹36.02 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹45,226 a month
₹60,523 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
210 PS
219 PS
Torque
113 Nm
120.9 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
15.38 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
999 cc
1,103 cc
Engine Type
In-line 4-cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, DOHC with BMW ShiftCam variable valve timing & lift
Desmosedici Stradale 90-Degree V4, Counter-Rotating Crankshaft, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled
Bore x Stroke
80.0 mm x 49.7 mm
81 mm x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio
13.3:1
14.0:1
Cooling
Liquid / Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual with straight-cut gears (Reversible race shift pattern)
6-Speed Manual
Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch with self-reinforcing anti-hopping slipper system
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive (O-ring chain 525, 17/46 gearing)
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 320 mm floating discs, Hayes / M radial 4-piston fixed calipers
Dual Disc, 330 mm semi-floating discs, Brembo Monobloc Stylema (M4.30) 4-piston calipers, Stylema R/Hypure on newer trims
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 220 mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (with Race ABS, Slick mode, Brake Slide Assist, Slide Control)
Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Dual Channel
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels (M Forged / M Carbon Wheels optional)
5-Spoke Alloy, Cast Aluminium on base, Forged Aluminium on S
Front Tyre Size
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless
120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP)
Rear Tyre Size
190/55-ZR17 Tubeless (or 200/55-ZR17)
200/60 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
45 mm USD Inverted Telescopic Fork, fully adjustable (preload, rebound, compression), 120 mm travel (optional DDC)
Fully adjustable 43 mm Showa BPF fork, Ohlins NPX 25/30 Smart EC 2.0/3.0 electronic on V4 S
Rear Suspension
WSBK aluminium underslung swingarm with central monoshock, fully adjustable, 118 mm travel (optional DDC)
Fully adjustable Sachs unit, aluminium single-sided/double-sided swingarm, Ohlins TTX36 electronic on V4 S
Frame Type
Aluminium composite bridge frame (Flex Frame) with adjustable swingarm pivot
Aluminum alloy front frame with optimized stiffness
Wheelbase (mm)
1457 mm
1,485 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
140 mm
125 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2073 mm
Not listed
Width (mm)
848 mm
Not listed
Height (mm)
1205 mm
Not listed
Seat Height (mm)
824 mm (M Sport seat: 814 mm to 849 mm)
850 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
197 kg (193.5 kg with M Package)
191 kg (Base) / 188 kg (V4 S)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
16.5 L (Reserve 4.0 L)
17 litres (4.5 litres reserve)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
6.5-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with Pure Ride & 3 Race Pro screens
5-inch to 6.9-inch Full-TFT High-Resolution Digital Color Display with Track Evo layout
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (BMW Motorrad Connected & optional M GPS Laptrigger)
Bluetooth Module / Ducati Multimedia System, optional/available
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn via Connected App)
Turn-by-turn GPS Navigation
USB Charging
Yes (USB socket in rear)
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
4 Modes Standard (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race) + Riding Modes Pro (Race Pro 1, 2, 3)
Race A, Race B, Sport, Street
Traction Control
Yes (DTC with 6-axis IMU, Slide Control, Wheelie Control, and Launch Control)
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3
Quickshifter
Yes (Shift Assistant Pro bi-directional quickshifter standard)
Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) EVO 2 Up/Down
Cruise Control
Optional / Standard with Pro Pack (Cruise Control)
Not Available
Additional Electronic Aids
Not listed
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Power Launch (DPL)

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Twin Headlamps with LED DRL
Dual LED headlamp with DRL
Taillight
Full LED integrated into rear turn indicators
Full LED
Turn Indicators
Full LED multi-functional rear indicators
LED, front integrated into rear-view mirrors

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split Stepped Racing Seat + Passenger seat cowl
Single/Stepped racing seat
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Not listed

Choice

Versions
5 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹23.75 Lakh – ₹30.85 Lakh
₹32.7 Lakh – ₹39.79 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Standard₹23.75 Lakh Panigale V4₹32.7 Lakh Panigale V4 ₹8.95 lakh more Standard + Style Sport₹24.4 Lakh Panigale V4₹32.7 Lakh Panigale V4 ₹8.30 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

S 1000 RR Standard + Style Sport against Panigale V4 Panigale V4

CityS 1000 RRPanigale V4Gap
Mumbai₹27.89 Lakh₹37.33 LakhS 1000 RR ₹9.44 lakh less
Pune₹27.89 Lakh₹37.33 LakhS 1000 RR ₹9.44 lakh less
New Delhi₹26.92 Lakh₹36.02 LakhS 1000 RR ₹9.10 lakh less
Bengaluru₹29.36 Lakh₹39.29 LakhS 1000 RR ₹9.93 lakh less
Chennai₹27.89 Lakh₹37.33 LakhS 1000 RR ₹9.44 lakh less
Hyderabad₹29.36 Lakh₹39.29 LakhS 1000 RR ₹9.93 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the S 1000 RR or the Panigale V4?

The S 1000 RR, by ₹8.30 lakh on the versions compared here: S 1000 RR Standard + Style Sport at ₹24.4 Lakh against Panigale V4 Panigale V4 at ₹32.7 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹26.92 Lakh against ₹36.02 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The S 1000 RR Standard + Style Sport makes 210 PS and 113 Nm and the Panigale V4 Panigale V4 makes 219 PS and 120.9 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹45,226 a month for the S 1000 RR and ₹60,523 for the Panigale V4, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

S 1000 RR vs RSV4 Factory 1100 From ₹23.75 Lakh and ₹33.41 Lakh S 1000 RR vs CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP From ₹23.75 Lakh and ₹33.5 Lakh S 1000 RR vs Ninja ZX-10R From ₹23.75 Lakh and ₹20.79 Lakh Panigale V4 vs CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP From ₹32.7 Lakh and ₹33.5 Lakh Panigale V4 vs RSV4 Factory 1100 From ₹32.7 Lakh and ₹33.41 Lakh Panigale V4 vs Ninja ZX-10R From ₹32.7 Lakh and ₹20.79 Lakh
BMW S 1000 RR: every version, spec and on-road price Ducati Panigale V4: every version, spec and on-road price