Ducati Hypermotard 950 vs Ducati Panigale V2
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ducati Hypermotard 950 and Ducati Panigale V2 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Hypermotard 950 undercuts the Panigale V2 by ₹2,40,475, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Hypermotard 950 takes 2 of the 4 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Hypermotard 950 and 7/10 for the Panigale V2.
Category by category
Price
Hypermotard 950
The Hypermotard 950 starts ₹2,40,475 lower (₹17,10,500 against ₹19,50,975), about ₹7,630 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Hypermotard 950
Hypermotard 950 claims 19.6 kmpl against 16.6 kmpl. That is roughly ₹4,578 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Panigale V2
Panigale V2 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 590 against 563 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Hypermotard 950 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is backroad and canyon riding
- your priority is riders wanting standout styling
Buy the Panigale V2 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is track days and spirited weekend rides
- your priority is first supersport ownership
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Hypermotard 950 | Panigale V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹17,10,500 | ₹19,50,975 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹19,28,341 | ₹21,95,552 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,26,360 | ₹2,49,250 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹92,560 | ₹1,05,388 |
| Five-year total | ₹22,77,261 | ₹25,80,190 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | DucatiHypermotard 950 | DucatiPanigale V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹17,10,500 | ₹19,50,975 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹54,240 | ₹61,870 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 937 cc | 890 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 112.6 bhp | 118 bhp |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 93.3 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 19.6 kmpl | 16.6 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 200 kg | 200 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 L | 15 L |
| Seat height | 870 mm | 837 mm |
| Ground clearance | 215 mm | 128 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1493 mm | 1465 mm |
| Length | 2145 mm | 2090 mm |
| Width | 900 mm | 810 mm |
| Height | 1155 mm | 1130 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 245 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 245 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi aluminum fully adjustable, upside-down 45mm | Fully Adjustable 43 mm Marzocchi Fork |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping Sachs monoshock | Fully Adjustable Kayaba Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 190/55-ZR17 |
Hypermotard 950 vs Panigale V2: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Hypermotard 950 or the Panigale V2?
- The Hypermotard 950 is cheaper by ₹2,40,475 at the base variant (₹17,10,500 against ₹19,50,975 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Hypermotard 950 or the Panigale V2?
- The Hypermotard 950 claims 19.6 kmpl against 16.6 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Hypermotard 950 and Panigale V2 in Delhi?
- About ₹2,67,211: roughly ₹19,28,341 for the Hypermotard 950 and ₹21,95,552 for the Panigale V2, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹22,77,261 for the Hypermotard 950 and ₹25,80,190 for the Panigale V2, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Hypermotard 950 comes out ₹3,02,929 ahead.
