Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale vs Erik Buell Racing 1125RR ASB (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Panigale V4 Specialestacks up against the Erik Buell Racing 1125RR ASB. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Panigale V4 SpecialeErik Buell Racing 1125RR ASB
Model year20192011
Price$41,900
Engine1103 cc1126 cc
Horsepower226 hp170 hp
Torque134 Nm117 Nm
Weight174 kg167 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Radially mounted. Double disc. Semi floating ISO multi-fin rotor with 8 piston ZTL2 caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Lightweight disc, 2 piston caliper
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/60-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale vs Erik Buell Racing 1125RR ASB — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale and the Erik Buell Racing 1125RR ASB usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale brings 226 hp in a 174 kg package, while the Erik Buell Racing 1125RR ASB counters with 170 hp at 167 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: