Ducati 1299 Panigale vs Yamaha YZF R1

Last Updated: August 19, 2026

Yamaha YZF R1 price starts at Rs. 20.39 Lakh, which is Rs. 31.43 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Ducati 1299 Panigale, priced at Rs. 51.82 Lakh. On the performance front, the 1299 Panigale uses a 1285cc engine producing 209.3 PS @ 11000 rpm and the YZF R1 a 998cc engine producing 200 PS @ 13500 rpm. If you're deciding between the 1299 Panigale and YZF R1, the 1299 Panigale is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the YZF R1 stands out for affordability.

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1299 Panigale vs YZF R1 Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati 1299 PanigaleYamaha YZF R1
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 51.82 LakhRs. 20.39 Lakh
Mileage 15 kmplNot Available
Engine 1285 cc998 cc
Max power 209.3 PS @ 11000 rpm200 PS @ 13500 rpm
Kerb weight 190 kg203 Kg

1299 Panigale vs YZF R1 Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final EditionYamaha YZF R1 STD
Rating
1 review
22 reviews
Brand Name Ducati Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 51.82 Lakh Rs. 20.39 Lakh
Engine Type Superquadro: L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic liquid-cooled inline 4 cylinder DOHC; 4-valves per cylinder
Max Power 209.3 PS @ 11000 rpm 200 PS @ 13500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Yamaha YZF R1 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Unified Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-17 inch Rear :-17 inch Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
Insurance Not Available Not Available
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
bs6.2
Engine Type
Superquadro: L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic
liquid-cooled inline 4 cylinder DOHC; 4-valves per cylinder
Engine Displacement
1285 cc
998 cc
Gear Box
6-speed
6 Speed
Max Power
209.3 PS @ 11000 rpm
200 PS @ 13500 rpm
Max Torque
142 Nm @ 9.000 rpm
112.4 Nm @ 11500 rpm
Bore
116 mm
79 mm
Stroke
60.8 mm
50.9 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
4
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
TCI (Digital)
Compression Ratio
Not Available
13.0:1

Front Brake
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake
Not Available
Disc
Braking Type
Not Available
Unified Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
15 Kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Chassis Type
Monocoque Aluminium
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Öhlins NIX30 43 mm fully adjustable usd fork with TiN treatment
Telescopic Forks
Suspension-Rear
Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 unit, adjustable linkage: progressive/flat. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Swingarm

Tyre Size
Not Available
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-190/55-17
Wheel Size
Front :-17 inch Rear :-17 inch
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
168 kg
Not Available
Seat height
Not Available
855 mm
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2055*856*1166 mm3
Wheelbase
1443 mm
1405 mm
Length
Not Available
2055 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
130 mm
Height
830 mm
Not Available
Width
Not Available
856 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
190 kg
203 Kg
Tail Light
Not Available
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
220 mm

Headlight
Not Available
LED
Head Lamp
LED
Not Available
Charging at Home
Not Available
No
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes
Pilot Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Tail Lights
Yes
Not Available
Power Modes
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Not Available
Diamond
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Riding Modes
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Not Available
Super Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Not Available
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Not Available
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Not Available
Digital Fuel Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Yes
Stepup Seat
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Not Available
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Not Available
Digital
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes

Air Filter Service Cost
No
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
No

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
2 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
2

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Ducati 1299 Panigale Vs Yamaha YZF R1 FAQs

Which bike is best between Ducati 1299 Panigale vs Yamaha YZF R1?
As per the users experiences Ducati 1299 Panigale is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance, safety and features in your bike. But Yamaha YZF R1 is better on the grounds of comfort.
Which bike is cheaper Ducati 1299 Panigale vs Yamaha YZF R1?
The Yamaha YZF R1 is cheaper than Ducati 1299 Panigale by ₹31.43 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati 1299 Panigale vs Yamaha YZF R1?
For the R Final Edition version, 1285 cc Petrol engine of 1299 Panigale produces 209.3 PS @ 11000 rpm of power and 142 Nm @ 9.000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 998 cc Petrol engine of YZF R1 produces 200 PS @ 13500 rpm of power and 112.4 Nm @ 11500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Ducati 1299 Panigale has better performance.

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