Ducati Panigale V4 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Ducati

Panigale V4

From ₹32.7 Lakh

Panigale V4 version

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Kawasaki

Ninja H2 SX SE

Last listed ₹36.28 Lakh

No longer sold in India

Ninja H2 SX SE version

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Ducati Panigale V4Panigale V4 S · ₹39.79 Lakh

Only differences

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SENinja H2 SX SE · ₹36.28 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Panigale V4: ₹39.79 Lakh Ninja H2 SX SE: ₹36.28 Lakh (ahead) Ninja H2 SX SE ₹3.51 lakh cheaper

Braking Panigale V4: Cornering ABS (ahead) Ninja H2 SX SE: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage Panigale V4: 15.38 kmpl Ninja H2 SX SE: Not published Claimed

Power Panigale V4: 219 PS (ahead) Ninja H2 SX SE: 197.26 bhp Torque 120.9 vs 137.3 Nm

Weight Panigale V4: 191 kg Ninja H2 SX SE: 266 kg Seat height 850 vs 835 mm

Versions Panigale V4: 2 (ahead) Ninja H2 SX SE: 1

Pick the Panigale V4 for cornering abs, more power and more versions.

Pick the Ninja H2 SX SE for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 4)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹39.79 Lakh

₹36.28 Lakh

On-road in

₹43.8 Lakh

₹39.95 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹73,592 a month

₹67,123 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

219 PS

197.26 bhp

Torque

120.9 Nm

137.3 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

15.38 kmpl

Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

1,103 cc

998 cc

Engine Type

Desmosedici Stradale 90-Degree V4, Counter-Rotating Crankshaft, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled

Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-Line Four, DOHC, 16 Valves, Supercharged

Bore x Stroke

81 mm x 53.5 mm

76 mm x 55 mm

Compression Ratio

14.0:1

11.2:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6-Speed Manual

6-Speed Manual, 1-down 5-up

Clutch

Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch

Wet multi-disc, assist and slipper

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Dual Disc, 330 mm semi-floating discs, Brembo Monobloc Stylema (M4.30) 4-piston calipers, Stylema R/Hypure on newer trims

Dual Disc, 320 mm, 4-piston

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper

Disc, 250 mm, 2-piston

ABS/CBS Type

Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Dual Channel

Dual Channel

Wheel Type

5-Spoke Alloy, Cast Aluminium on base, Forged Aluminium on S

Alloy, 17-inch

Front Tyre Size

120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP)

120/70-17

Rear Tyre Size

200/60 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP)

190/55-17, radial

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

Fully adjustable 43 mm Showa BPF fork, Ohlins NPX 25/30 Smart EC 2.0/3.0 electronic on V4 S

43 mm inverted fork with KECS semi-active damping control, manual spring preload adjustable, 120mm travel

Rear Suspension

Fully adjustable Sachs unit, aluminium single-sided/double-sided swingarm, Ohlins TTX36 electronic on V4 S

Uni-Trak, BFRC-lite gas-charged shock, piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled, remote spring preload adjustable, 139mm travel

Frame Type

Aluminum alloy front frame with optimized stiffness

Trellis, high-tensile steel

Wheelbase (mm)

1,485 mm

1,480 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

125 mm

130 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height (mm)

850 mm

835 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

191 kg (Base) / 188 kg (V4 S)

266-268 kg, sources vary

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

17 litres (4.5 litres reserve)

19 litres, 2.8 litre reserve

Length (mm)

Not listed

2,135-2,175 mm, sources vary

Width (mm)

Not listed

790 mm

Height (mm)

Not listed

1,260 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

5-inch to 6.9-inch Full-TFT High-Resolution Digital Color Display with Track Evo layout

6.5-inch full-color TFT

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth Module / Ducati Multimedia System, optional/available

Yes, with smartphone app integration

Navigation

Turn-by-turn GPS Navigation

Yes

USB Charging

Not listed

Yes

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

Race A, Race B, Sport, Street

Rain, Road, Sport

Traction Control

Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3

Yes, levels not specified

Quickshifter

Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) EVO 2 Up/Down

Yes, standard, bidirectional

Cruise Control

Not Available

Yes; possibly adaptive with radar-based ADAS per an unconfirmed secondary source, not corroborated by the structured spec tables

Additional Electronic Aids

Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Power Launch (DPL)

Not listed

Lights

Headlight

Dual LED headlamp with DRL

LED with projector

Taillight

Full LED

LED

Turn Indicators

LED, front integrated into rear-view mirrors

LED, plus LED cornering lights, SE-specific

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Single/Stepped racing seat

Split

Under-Seat Storage

Not listed

Choice

Versions

2 versions

1 version

Price range

₹32.7 Lakh – ₹39.79 Lakh

₹36.28 Lakh

Colours

1 colour

Not listed

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₹32.7 Lakh Ninja H2 SX SE₹36.28 Lakh Ninja H2 SX SE ₹3.58 lakh more Panigale V4 S₹39.79 Lakh Ninja H2 SX SE₹36.28 Lakh Ninja H2 SX SE ₹3.51 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

Panigale V4 Panigale V4 S against Ninja H2 SX SE Ninja H2 SX SE

City	Panigale V4	Ninja H2 SX SE	Gap
Mumbai	₹45.39 Lakh	₹41.4 Lakh	Ninja H2 SX SE ₹3.99 lakh less
Pune	₹45.39 Lakh	₹41.4 Lakh	Ninja H2 SX SE ₹3.99 lakh less
New Delhi	₹43.8 Lakh	₹39.95 Lakh	Ninja H2 SX SE ₹3.85 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹47.78 Lakh	₹43.58 Lakh	Ninja H2 SX SE ₹4.20 lakh less
Chennai	₹45.39 Lakh	₹41.4 Lakh	Ninja H2 SX SE ₹3.99 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹47.78 Lakh	₹43.58 Lakh	Ninja H2 SX SE ₹4.20 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 or the Ninja H2 SX SE?

The Ninja H2 SX SE, by ₹3.51 lakh on the versions compared here: Panigale V4 Panigale V4 S at ₹39.79 Lakh against Ninja H2 SX SE Ninja H2 SX SE at ₹36.28 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹43.8 Lakh against ₹39.95 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Panigale V4 Panigale V4 S makes 219 PS and 120.9 Nm and the Ninja H2 SX SE Ninja H2 SX SE makes 197.26 bhp and 137.3 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹73,592 a month for the Panigale V4 and ₹67,123 for the Ninja H2 SX SE, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.