I was planning to buy a bike for my friend, who does street biking and has great interest in these superbikes. I did a great deal of research and came to a conclusion to buy one of the two latest super bikes namely Ducati Panigale 1199S and KTM 1190 RC8R. These bikes are in huge demand these days and actually come with the latest features, as they have been launched in India recently. I just hope he likes them I was not able to make the right choice between the two. These are also the Most Stylish Bikes ever. I made this table for my convenience. Kindly have a look at it and do reply me with your choice. I’ll buy the one that gets the maximum votes from you guys.
Name of the Bike |
Ducati Panigale 1199S |
KTM 1190 RC8R |
Price |
Starts at Rs. 16, 83, 479 |
Starts at Rs. 9, 92, 002 |
Colours |
Black and Red |
Orange and White |
Warranty |
2 Years |
2 Years |
Engine
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Engine Type |
Longitudinal Twin |
V Twin |
Displacement |
1198 CC |
1195 CC |
Power |
195 bhp @ 10750 RPM |
173 KW @ 10250 RPM |
Bore Stroke |
112 mm x 60.8 mm |
105 mm x 69 mm |
Torque |
132 N-m @ 9000 RPM |
127 N-m @ 8000 RPM |
Compression Ratio |
12.51 : 1 |
13.5 : 1 |
Fuel Type |
Gas |
Gas |
Transmission |
6-Speed Manual |
6-Speed Manual |
Clutch |
Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control |
Wet, Multiplate |
Fuel System |
Electronic Fuel Injection |
Electronic Fuel Injection |
Final Drive |
Chain |
Chain |
Starting System |
Electric Start |
Electric Start |
Measurements
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Kerb Weight |
188 Kg |
186 Kg |
Height |
825 mm |
805 mm |
Wheelbase |
1437 mm |
1425 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
17 Litres |
16.5 Litres |
Chassis
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Chassis |
Steel Double Cradle Type |
Steel, Double Cradle Frame |
Front Tire |
Pirelli® Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17 |
Continental Conti SportAttack II 120/70 ZR17 58W |
Rear Tire |
Pirelli® Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/55 ZR17 |
Continental Conti SportAttack II 190/55 ZR17 75W |
Front Suspension |
Inverted Fork |
Inverted Fork |
Rear Suspension |
Single Sided Swing Arm |
Twin Sided Swing Arm |
Front Tire Brake |
Dual Hydraulic Disc |
Dual Hydraulic Disc |
Rear Tire Brake |
Hydraulic Disc |
Hydraulic Disc |
Seat Type |
Two-Piece Adjustable |
One-Piece Adjustable |
Tire Type |
Tubeless |
Tubeless (Front + Rear) |
Spoke Type |
Spoke Cast Wheel |
Spoke Cast Wheel |
Electrical
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Ignition |
Termignoni exhaust full system |
Fully Electronic Ignition System |
Battery |
12 Volts, Dry Battery |
12 Volts, Dry Battery |
Headlamp |
Standard Halogen Type |
Standard Halogen Type |
Tail Lamp |
LED Lamp |
LED Lamp |
Turn Signal Lamp |
Crystal Clear Lens |
Crystal Clear Lens |
Performance |
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Top Speed |
300 kmph |
280 kmph |
Acceleration |
0-100 kmph in 3 Seconds |
0-100 kmph in 3.1 Seconds |
Fuel Mileage |
12 kmpl |
15 kmpl |
Both these bikes have a mind-blowing speed and are in great demand among the youth and racers today. These are Superbikes, so are meant to be expensive, but once you sit on it, you just feel like talking to the Mountain tops and the birds of the sky. Their look is unmatched as compared to any other bike. I thought of buying this bike, as such bikes display a certain class of the person riding it. The normal bikes can be bought by anyone, but the bikes having a top speed of more than 250 kmph, are something special to ride on. So, go ahead, buy them and enjoy the experience. I know you are truly worth it. Do reply me with your choice! Make an intelligent choice. Ride Safe! Impress the Girls!
Most of the people in our country are money-minded people. The 21st century life is so fast that it seems like people are flying instead of walking. They don’t seem to wait for anything, but rather just finish everything as fast as possible. I just wonder whether people want to finish their life also so quickly! But, we all know that it is not the case. W all want to live, but live in style. Most of the boys in today’s world are just mad about Superbikes and the speed at which they run. Though these bikes are not easily available in India, but people don’t even shy away from importing those bikes from abroad. Most of these bikes are heavy bikes and are used by professional racers. These races are actually breath-taking. And we know it well that all girls like to sit on the fast-speeding bikes, clutching onto their partners. So, these bikes are in huge demand these days.
As the Economic Hand says, ‘Demand creates its own Supply’, similarly, as the demand for these bikes is increasing, more and more companies are manufacturing these bikes in huge numbers. Two of the leading Super Bike- Manufacturing Companies are Ducati Motor Holding and KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG.
Ducati Motor Holding S.P.A. is an Italian Multinational Superbike Manufacturing Company which has its headquarters in Italy. It is owned by one of the leading car manufacturing companies that is Audi through its Italian subsidiary Lamborghini.According to the last accounting year, the company along with its subsidiary earned a revenue of USD 674 million.
On the other hand, KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG is a Multinational Motorcycle Manufacturing Company, having its headquarters in Austria. The KTM Company was actually split up into 4 separate entities, due to some financial crisis. But, KTM-Sportmotorcycle is most commonly associated with the iconic KTM branding, because it still continues the flagship business of its Parent Company. It is known for producing various out-of-the-box type vehicles like cars and bikes. Currently, the company is 51% owned by CROSS Kraft Fahr Zeug Holding GmbH, a subsidiary of CROSS Industries AG and 47% by Bajaj Auto. It has 4 subsidiaries working under it.