Ducati Panigale Superleggera V4 vs Yamaha FZ1 Fazer ABS (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Panigale Superleggera V4stacks up against the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Panigale Superleggera V4Yamaha FZ1 Fazer ABS
Model year20202014
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower221 hp148 hp
Torque116 Nm106 Nm
Weight193 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-17 / 200/60-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Ducati Panigale Superleggera V4 vs Yamaha FZ1 Fazer ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Panigale Superleggera V4 and the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Panigale Superleggera V4 brings 221 hp in a 193 kg package, while the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer ABS counters with 148 hp.

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: