Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale vs Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Panigale V4 Specialestacks up against the Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Panigale V4 SpecialeSuzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect)
Model year20191992
Price
Engine1103 cc1127 cc
Horsepower226 hp100 hp
Torque134 Nm
Weight174 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Radially mounted. Dual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/60-ZR17 120/80-16 / 150/80-16

Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale vs Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale and the Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) 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 Suzuki GSX 1100 F (reduced effect) counters with 100 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: