Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Kawasaki Ninja H2® ABS (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Panigale V4 Rstacks up against the Kawasaki Ninja H2® ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati Panigale V4 R | Kawasaki Ninja H2® ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $49,995 | $34,400 |
| Engine | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Weight | 186 kg | 218 kg |
| Seat height | 855 mm | 825 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17.0 L | 17.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 6 speed, Chain | Manual, 6 speed, Chain |
| Front brakes | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Dual Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | Pirelli® Diablo Supercorsa SP-V4 120/70 ZR17 / Pirelli® Diablo Supercorsa SP-V4 200/60 ZR17 | Bridgestone® Battlax RS11: 120/70ZR17 (58W) / Bridgestone® Battlax RS11: 200/55ZR17 (78W) |
Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Kawasaki Ninja H2® ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati Panigale V4 R and the Kawasaki Ninja H2® ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Panigale V4 R brings its published horsepower in a 186 kg package, while the Kawasaki Ninja H2® ABS counters with its own power figure at 218 kg. On price, the Kawasaki Ninja H2® ABS has the lower MSRP.
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: