Ducati 959 Panigale vs Triumph Daytona 955 (2018)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 959 Panigalestacks up against the Triumph Daytona 955. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati 959 Panigale | Triumph Daytona 955 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 | 2000 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 955 cc | 955 cc |
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 130 hp |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Weight | 176 kg | 198 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 4.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17 | — |
Ducati 959 Panigale vs Triumph Daytona 955 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati 959 Panigale and the Triumph Daytona 955 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 Daytona 955 counters with 130 hp at 198 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: