Ducati Panigale V4 vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse

Last Updated: November 12, 2026

Ducati Panigale V4 price starts at Rs. 32.70 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.27 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Challenger Dark Horse, priced at Rs. 37.97 Lakh. On the performance front, the Panigale V4 uses a 1103cc engine producing 218.99 PS @ 13500 rpm and the Challenger Dark Horse a 1834cc engine. If you're deciding between the Panigale V4 and Challenger Dark Horse, the Panigale V4 is the better pick for affordability.

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Panigale V4 vs Challenger Dark Horse Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati Panigale V4Indian Challenger Dark Horse
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 32.70 LakhRs. 37.97 Lakh
Mileage 15.38 kmplNot Available
Engine 1103 cc1834 cc
Max power 218.99 PS @ 13500 rpmNot Available
Kerb weight Not Available388 Kg

Panigale V4 vs Challenger Dark Horse Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati Panigale V4 STDIndian Challenger Dark Horse STD
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Brand Name Ducati Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 32.70 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 37.97 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, Counter-rotating Crankshaft Desmodromic Timing, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled PowerPlus
Max Power 218.99 PS @ 13500 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Panigale V4 Colors
Indian Challenger Dark Horse Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Not Available
EMI
Rs. 89,532 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 1,03,961 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 65,491 Panigale V4 Insurance Rs. 73,171 Challenger Dark Horse Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
299 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, Counter-rotating Crankshaft Desmodromic Timing, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
PowerPlus
Engine Displacement
1103 cc
1834 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
Not Available
Max Power
218.99 PS @ 13500 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
120.9 Nm @ 11250 rpm
181.4 Nm @ 3800 rpm
Bore
81 mm
110 mm
Stroke
53.5 mm
96.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
Not Available
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
11.4:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 - Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
2 - Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
15.38 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Analog

Suspension-Front
Fully Adjustable Show BPF Fork, 43 mm Chromed Inner Tubes, Travel-125 mm
Inverted Telescopic Fork/ 130mm
Suspension-Rear
Fully Adjustable Sachs Unit. Aluminium Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm, Travel-130 mm
Single Shock w/ Hydraulic Preload Adjustment / 114 mm

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-200/60-17
Front :-130/60-19, Rear :-180/60-16
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
191 kg
372 kg
Seat height
850 mm
672 mm
Gross Weight
Not Available
628 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2503*1063*1237 mm3
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1668 mm
Length
Not Available
2503 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
137 mm
Height
Not Available
1237 mm
Width
Not Available
1063 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 L
22.7 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
388 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
330 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
245 mm
298 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
Not Available
Anti-theft alert
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Aluminum Alloy Front Frame With Optimized Stiffnesses
Not Available
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Trip Meter
Not Available
Analogue
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Ducati Wheelie Contral (DWC) DVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Sachs Steering Damper, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Pit Limiter, Auto Off Indicator, Ducati Data Logger (DDL), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TMPS)
Not Available
Launch Control
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
Not Available
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Which bike is best between Ducati Panigale V4 vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Ducati Panigale V4 vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse?
The Ducati Panigale V4 is cheaper than Indian Challenger Dark Horse by ₹5.27 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Panigale V4 vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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