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Compare: Ducati Panigale 1199S and KTM 1190 RC8R

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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.

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Last modified: July 1, 2014
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