Ducati 1299 Panigale vs Honda FJR 1300 (1300)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 1299 Panigalestacks up against the Honda FJR 1300. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 1299 PanigaleHonda FJR 1300
Model year20172003
Price
Engine1285 cc1298 cc
Horsepower205 hp144 hp
Torque145 Nm134 Nm
Weight167 kg244 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L6.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Ducati 1299 Panigale vs Honda FJR 1300 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 1299 Panigale and the Honda FJR 1300 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 1299 Panigale brings 205 hp in a 167 kg package, while the Honda FJR 1300 counters with 144 hp at 244 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: