Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Kawasaki Ninja® H2® SX SE 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® SX SE ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati Panigale V4 R | Kawasaki Ninja® H2® SX SE ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $49,995 | $29,999 |
| Engine | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Weight | 186 kg | 248 kg |
| Seat height | 855 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17.0 L | 18.0 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 Hypersport S22: 120/70 ZR17 M/C 58W / Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22: 190/55 ZR17 M/C 75W |
Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Kawasaki Ninja® H2® SX SE ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati Panigale V4 R and the Kawasaki Ninja® H2® SX SE 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® SX SE ABS counters with its own power figure at 248 kg. On price, the Kawasaki Ninja® H2® SX SE 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: