Ducati 959 Panigale vs Triumph Centennial Edition Daytona (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 959 Panigalestacks up against the Triumph Centennial Edition Daytona. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 959 PanigaleTriumph Centennial Edition Daytona
Model year20182002
Price
Engine955 cc955 cc
Horsepower150 hp149 hp
Torque102 Nm100 Nm
Weight176 kg191 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Dual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17

Ducati 959 Panigale vs Triumph Centennial Edition Daytona — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 959 Panigale and the Triumph Centennial Edition Daytona usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 959 Panigale brings 150 hp in a 176 kg package, while the Triumph Centennial Edition Daytona counters with 149 hp at 191 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: