Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade vs Ducati Panigale V4 R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and Ducati Panigale V4 R are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Panigale V4 R costs ₹51,49,000 more than the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 154% extra.
The Panigale V4 R takes 4 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and 6/10 for the Panigale V4 R.
Category by category
Price
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade starts ₹51,49,000 lower (₹33,50,000 against ₹84,99,000), about ₹1,63,290 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
Panigale V4 R
Panigale V4 R has the better power-to-weight ratio: 1142 against 1067 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Panigale V4 R
Panigale V4 R adds dual-channel abs that the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade does not have on any variant.
Features
Panigale V4 R
Panigale V4 R gets slipper clutch, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes.
City manners
Panigale V4 R
Panigale V4 R is 7.5 kg lighter and taller in the seat (850 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
- your priority is track days
- your priority is experienced superbike riders
Buy the Panigale V4 R if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is spirited riding
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CBR1000RR-R Fireblade | Panigale V4 R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹33,50,000 | ₹84,99,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹37,62,930 | ₹95,08,796 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaCBR1000RR-R Fireblade | DucatiPanigale V4 R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹33,50,000 | ₹84,99,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹1,06,240 | ₹2,69,530 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1000 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine type | 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 214.6 bhp | 221 bhp |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 111.3 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 12.5 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | Manual | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 330 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 201 kg | 193.5 kg |
| Fuel tank | 16.5 L | 17 L |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 850 mm |
| Ground clearance | 115 mm | 135 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm | 1471 mm |
| Length | 2105 mm | 2105 mm |
| Width | 750 mm | 805 mm |
| Height | 1140 mm | 1180 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 330 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 330 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 245 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Ohlins NPX (SV) S-EC 3.0 with electronic preload, compression and rebound adjustments | Fully Adjustable 43mm Öhlins NPX 25/30 Pressurized Fork with TiN Treatment |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins TTX36 (SV) S-EC 3.0 shock absorber with Pro-Link and elctronic adjustments for preload compression and rebound | Fully Adjustable Ohlins TTX 36 Unit with Hydraulic Spring Preload Adjuster |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 200/55-ZR17 | 200/60-ZR17 |
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade vs Panigale V4 R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade or the Panigale V4 R?
- The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade is cheaper by ₹51,49,000 at the base variant (₹33,50,000 against ₹84,99,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and Panigale V4 R in Delhi?
- About ₹57,45,866: roughly ₹37,62,930 for the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and ₹95,08,796 for the Panigale V4 R, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
