Ducati Panigale Superleggera V4 vs Yamaha FZ-10 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Panigale Superleggera V4stacks up against the Yamaha FZ-10. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Panigale Superleggera V4Yamaha FZ-10
Model year20202017
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower221 hp
Torque116 Nm
Weight193 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
Tires120/70-17 / 200/60-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Ducati Panigale Superleggera V4 vs Yamaha FZ-10 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Panigale Superleggera V4 and the Yamaha FZ-10 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 FZ-10 counters with its own power figure.

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: