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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Indian Roadmaster

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Ducati Panigale V4 R
Indian Roadmaster

Ducati

Panigale V4 R

From ₹84.99 Lakh

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Indian Motorcycle

Roadmaster

From ₹48.49 Lakh

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Ducati Panigale V4 RPanigale V4 R · ₹84.99 Lakh
Indian RoadmasterDark Horse · ₹48.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Panigale V4 R: ₹84.99 Lakh Roadmaster: ₹48.49 Lakh (ahead) Roadmaster ₹36.50 lakh cheaper
Braking Panigale V4 R: Cornering ABS (ahead) Roadmaster: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Panigale V4 R: Not published Roadmaster: 20 kmpl Claimed
Power Panigale V4 R: 221 bhp (ahead) Roadmaster: 92 hp Torque 111.3 vs 171 Nm
Weight Panigale V4 R: 194 kg Roadmaster: 412 kg Seat height 850 vs 673 mm
Versions Panigale V4 R: 1 Roadmaster: 4 (ahead)

Pick the Panigale V4 R for cornering abs and more power.

Pick the Roadmaster for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹84.99 Lakh
₹48.49 Lakh
On-road in
₹93.39 Lakh
₹53.34 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹2,48,138 a month
₹1,41,745 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
221 bhp
92 hp
Torque
111.3 Nm
171 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
6-Speed Manual
Mileage
Not published
20 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
998 cc
1,890 cc
Engine Type
Desmosedici Stradale R 90-Degree V4, Desmodromic Timing, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled
Thunderstroke 116 49° V-Twin, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve/cyl, Pushrod OHV
Bore x Stroke
81 mm x 48.4 mm
103.2 mm x 113.0 mm
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
11.0:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled with Rear Cylinder Deactivation
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) EVO 2
6 Speed Manual
Clutch
STM EVO-SBK dry multiplate clutch with slipper system
Wet multiplate with assist
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 330 mm semi-floating discs, Brembo Monobloc Stylema (M4.30) 4-piston calipers
Dual Floating Disc, 300 mm, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper
Single Floating Disc, 300 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Bosch Cornering ABS EVO
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Forged Aluminium / Marchesini aluminium wheels, 17-inch front and rear
Cast Aluminium Wheels (17-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP)
130/80-B17 65H Tubeless (Metzeler Cruisetec)
Rear Tyre Size
200/60 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP)
180/60-R16 80H Tubeless (Metzeler Cruisetec)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Fully adjustable 43 mm Ohlins NPX 25/30 pressurized USD fork with TiN treatment, mechanical
46 mm Telescopic Fork (119 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 mechanical monoshock with hydraulic preload adjuster, aluminium single-sided swingarm
Single Air-adjustable Monoshock (114 mm travel)
Frame Type
Aluminum alloy front frame with optimized lightness and stiffness
Cast Aluminium Backbone Frame
Wheelbase
1,471 mm
1668 mm
Ground Clearance
135 mm
140 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,105 mm
2656 mm
Width
805 mm
1000 mm
Height
1,180 mm
1491 mm
Seat Height
850 mm
673 mm
Kerb Weight
193.5 kg (167 kg dry weight)
412 kg (Dry: 398 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 litres, brushed aluminium finish
20.8 L (Reserve 4.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
6.9-inch/5-inch High-Resolution TFT Digital Color Display with Track Evo mode
7-inch Touchscreen Display powered by RIDE COMMAND with Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes, with Ducati Data Logger (DDL) and GPS module
Yes (Bluetooth phone, audio, and intercom streaming)
Navigation
Turn-by-turn GPS Navigation
Yes (Full map turn-by-turn navigation with live weather/traffic)
USB Charging
Not listed
Yes (USB port in fairing & 12V outlet in trunk)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Race A, Race B, Sport, Street
3 Modes (Tour, Standard, Sport)
Traction Control
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3
No
Quickshifter
Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down EVO 2
No
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)
Additional Electronic Aids
Pit Limiter, Engine Brake Control EVO 2, Ducati Slide Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Power Launch
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
Full LED with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Full LED Pathfinder Headlamp + LED Driving Lights
Taillight
LED
Full LED integrated into trunk and rear fender
Turn Indicators
LED
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single Race Seat
ClimaCommand plush heated/cooled touring seat with passenger backrest
Under-Seat Storage
No
Massive 3-piece remote-locking luggage system (~137 L total cargo volume)

Choice

Versions
1 version
4 versions
Price range
₹84.99 Lakh
₹48.49 Lakh – ₹71.82 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
5 colours

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

Panigale V4 R₹84.99 Lakh Elite₹71.82 Lakh Roadmaster ₹13.17 lakh less

On-road price by city

Panigale V4 R Panigale V4 R against Roadmaster Dark Horse

CityPanigale V4 RRoadmasterGap
Mumbai₹96.78 Lakh₹55.28 LakhRoadmaster ₹41.50 lakh less
Pune₹96.78 Lakh₹55.28 LakhRoadmaster ₹41.50 lakh less
New Delhi₹93.39 Lakh₹53.34 LakhRoadmaster ₹40.04 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.02 Crore₹58.19 LakhRoadmaster ₹43.69 lakh less
Chennai₹96.78 Lakh₹55.28 LakhRoadmaster ₹41.50 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.02 Crore₹58.19 LakhRoadmaster ₹43.69 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹91.69 Lakh₹52.37 LakhRoadmaster ₹39.31 lakh less
Kolkata₹95.09 Lakh₹54.31 LakhRoadmaster ₹40.77 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 Panigale V4 R or the Roadmaster?

The Roadmaster, by ₹36.50 lakh on the versions compared here: Panigale V4 R Panigale V4 R at ₹84.99 Lakh against Roadmaster Dark Horse at ₹48.49 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹93.39 Lakh against ₹53.34 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Panigale V4 R Panigale V4 R makes 221 bhp and 111.3 Nm and the Roadmaster Dark Horse makes 92 hp and 171 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,48,138 a month for the Panigale V4 R and ₹1,41,745 for the Roadmaster, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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