Ducati Panigale V2 890 Marquez & Bagnaia Special Edition (2026) vs Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S / ABS (2025)
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| Make: | Ducati | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Panigale V2 890 Marquez & Bagnaia Special Edition | VN 650 Vulcan S / ABS |
| Years: | 2026 | 2025 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90? V2, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable valves timing system | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 890 cc / 54.3 cu in | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 96 x 65.1 | 83 x 60 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection system. One injector per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire | Fuel system DFI? with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles |
| Ignition: | Electronic | TCBI with digital advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 88 kW / 120 hp @10750 | 61 hp / 44.5 kW) @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 93.3 Nm / 69 lb-ft @ 8250 | 63 Nm / 46.3 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm |
| Clutch: | Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. | Wet, Multi Disc |
| Transmission: | 6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2 | 6 Speed with positive neutral finder |
| Final Drive: | Chain 520; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42 | Sealed chain |
| Frame: | Monocoque Aluminium | High-tensile steel diamond frame |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm ?hlins NIX30 with TiN treatment, fully adjustable USD fork | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.72 in | 129 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Fully adjustable ?hlins monoshock. Aluminum double-sided swingarm | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 81.2 mm / 3.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M50 piston callipers | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper | Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| ABS: | Bosch Cornering ABS | Standard |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV | 120/70 -R18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV | 160/60 R17 |
| Rake: | 23.6? | 31? |
| Trail: | 93 mm / 3.7 in | 119.4 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1465 mm / 57.7 in | 1574.8 mm / 62 in. |
| Seat Height: | 837 mm / 33 in | 706 mm / 27.8 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |