2015 Superbike Showdown: Ducati 1299 Panigale S v. BMW S1000RR v. Yamaha R1 v. Kawasaki Ninja H2

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With new bikes from BMW, Ducati, Yamaha and Kawasaki setting the world alight in the new 200bhp club, we couldn’t resist getting the new bikes together on track and on the test strip to see how they compare.
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[@gwwayner]

These days comparing sport-bikes in each class usually results in splitting hairs, and you can't really say one is better than the other. It just comes down to individual preference; some people just like the looks better, or the power curve better, or the ride quality better etc. You won't go wrong with any of them cos they are all superb. We are indeed spoiled in this day-and-age; I remember when a 70 hp motorcycle was a superbike and the handling was scary past 100 mph. But really the horsepower is getting over the top; 200+ hp is just plain scary on two wheels even with electronics.

[@greeek777]

I think it's great to see bikes with 200+ hp. Keep it going guys! gwwayner

[@fukkinkana]

It's been like that since 95-96 (I think.) whenever everyone else hopped on the ram air system. Before that, it was Kawasaki all the way. Their 750cc competing with Honda and ducatis 1000cc bikes. And completely dominating. Without a doubt back then it was all about Kawasaki but when Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, and everyone else started catching on it became a lot closer which I feel drove the motorcycle industry forward and advanced it with some competition. But honestly ever since the beginning of time it's been about the rider not the bike.

+Elijah Chu Not really.. If there's no bike there's nothing to ride on. Get real.

[@fukkinkana]

Joey Mantka I'm saying it's so evenly matched that it doesn't matter what bike you ride. I didn't say u don't need a bike. I'm saying it doesn't matter which one u get. The only thing that matters is how comfortable u feel on the bike.

[@gwwayner]

Thing is that these modern superbikes are way beyond the average riders' abilities, and just plain suicidal for people with more money than brains. I lost 5 pts on my Triumph 675 STR last summer just rolling on the throttle in top gear passing a line of cars. I have read posts on forums where lots of guys have traded down to middleweights from these 1000 cc track bikes as they are not that enjoyable on the street because you can't use their full capabilities without killing yourself or talking to a judge in court.

[@Rascallucci]

I'll take the H2 any day. Ugly? Who says is ugly?! That black chrome paint job is just insane and in a straight line (which is quite a big part of road riding) will smoke absolutely anything out there. If you only want to go for looks, then take the Panigale. The BMW is probably the best all-round bike here. As for the R1, it is probably the best track bike, but the problem is it is under-powered.

[@mattyoz0]

Under powered? We all don't live in the us, buddy. It makes 185hp atw in all other countries.

[@Rascallucci]

Matt R C Well, is all relative. It doesn't really matter where you live, let's face it even with 185hp it is no H2, just no comparison at all.

[@mattyoz0]

Alex Fu Oh that's right, a supercharger makes a difference, till the first corner. You must be some fucking rider! Bahahahahahah

[@iwasadeum]

R1 underpowered? LOL. Makes 200hp. The Ducati makes 205 (claimed, dynos show less), the BMW makes 199hp, and the H2 only makes 200hp, but weighs 100 lbs more. So this power these guys claim to feel is all in their heads, because the H2 is not more powerful. It may have more mid range pull, but upper end drops off fast. You'd find the S1000RR and R1 can easily keep pace with the H2 in a straight line, if not outright beating it. So no, the R1 is not even slightly underpowered.

[@testchannel2735]

+Adeum Deus nope the H2 has over 200bhp and the R1 has less than 200bhp the H2 is the best straight line bike here these guys said it them selfs and they do it for a living so you make no difference

[@phoenix1925]

you should have included rsv4

[@lorenzocavalieriducati1512]

tested the 1299 Panigale on last sunday in Franciacorta circuit Italy was really incredible how 205CV can be so smooth and strong in the same time was too easy to drive really a big jump a head.

[@EastCoastOctaneMotovlog]

I keep hearing the 2015 BMW is right up there with the R1, but i guess these guys didn't think so... I'd love to see the same people/bikes tested on the street as well.

[@patthonsirilim5739]

EastCoastOctane i guess its not that the s1k is no good i guess the change wasnt very significant not like the r1 h2 or even the duc getting an engine bump the s1k is much lesss the same with a tweak here and there great bike but the rival have caught up

[@mpowerlife1832]

that's what I was thinking wtf I have the 14 s1000rr and is a monsters can't even imagine the 15 version fuck

[@PradhumanRehal]

Ducati is going in right direction with the design. but now it is going to suffer the drawbacks of that L-twin engine. They cannot increase the displacement every time with the new bike. Hope to see a v4 or L-4 in future ducati superbikes.

[@QuantumQ80]

If I wanted the fastest and most comfort I would buy the S1000RR, if I wanted to have the best track lap time I would buy the R1, if I wanted to have a drag racing spaceship I would get the H2. What I did get is the 1299S because it's the one that makes me smile when I see it and ride it; also boils my thighs but that's ok. Get the one that makes you smile the most they are all amazing bikes. Cheers 🍻

[@robertowen8281]

I did exactly the same and I smile from ear to ear every ride 😊. It's just special, end of. It's an absolute pig to ride in traffic but I can forgive that because it just sounds awsome, turns heads and given a clear road with some twistes, makes you feel like Marc Marquez, and yet I'm far from that 😂

[@mew5521]

So i guess my ninja 300 cant hang with these guys lol

[@TheDoobElDoobarino]

+justin gibson We'll pass them at the gas stations, every hour or so... after their tanks are refilled they'll retake the lead for another hour or so... Then we pass them again. :-)

[@homersimpson2963]

+justin gibson It will around a go-kart track. :-)

[@YourTypicalGeek]

+The Doob el Doobarino lol so true

[@mrgreen9388]

If you can ride you will pass them on a track day.

[@invadinginfidel2195]

Mr Green ya but if they can ride they'll lap you in a cpl laps lol

[@SeerTrulth]

Great stuff guys! But, where is the Aprilia! Cheers.

[@NathanMian]

1299 all the way, i bet you that the 1299 r is the fastest literbike on track.

[@patthonsirilim5739]

Nathan Mian it better be with 300cc advantage and a 10k premium on the next most expensive bike

[@MrBigseanbig]

Nah that S1000rr is faster than that Duc

[@paulklees9871]

Sean Tolbert its not true BMW is fast on stright Li e and the Power i owned a s1000RR 6 Months a couple of times on Track sorry but the BMW on Track is not eaven close to a rsv4 RF or a Yamaha r1 the Panigsle R need a Driver with good skils because the Panigale R is more extreme Race focused Bike and its not that you jump on and bee fast immediatelly.But a Professional Rider can pull everything out of this Bike.But again i owned a 2012 S1000RR its easy to ride eaven on Track but not impressed me like a R1 or a rsv4.After Bearing Shell issuise on the Motor on the BMW i sell the Bike after the Bine was fixed🙁

[@JS-nu9bt]

R1 takes the cake for me. Had a 2008 r1 and would love the new R1.

[@celyl]

what is the price of all the bikes tested? The lessor priced bikes should be modified to meet the most expensive to make it an even comparison.

[@guitaroidman524]

i heard the r1 is quite bad on the road, compared to the rest

[@mattyoz0]

The best track bikes always are.

[@bobanppvc]

+Matt R C RSV4 is better on track and on road than R1

[@MetrohMan]

+Montenegro Montenegrin lol says who exactly?

[@jase-barber-73]

Oh joy I'm the luckiest man around I picked my h2 up 2 days ago..I've had everything from s1000rr to the beast 1290 and holy shit absafukinloutley no bike had ever frightened me in my life but the H2..I live in England and was a cold 130 ride back from the dealer bey every mile made me smile.....

[@ElliotJacksonTom]

Why take the 1299 S but not the R1-M?

[@ausingtv]

The panigale R is thr r1m equivalent

[@ElliotJacksonTom]

Si Dog Ducati But they weren't using that, were they

[@thetassieboys]

Elliot Jackson you just answered your own question lol They used the S and the R1 instead of the R and the R1M I recon the BMW is the best all rounder now Heated grips, cruise control, HP4 electronic suspension (close enough), quick shifter up and down and it actually works this time around, no need for weighted bar ends to get rid of that nasty vibration the only thing is the price Oh and a 2015 s1000rr with pipe and tune can beat a stock H2 in a straight line and rape it on the track haha Exhaust and reflash the H2 however... lol

[@thetassieboys]

Elliot Jackson have a look at a guys channel on here called 650ib He has a pana, hp4, r1m and a h2 None of them are stock either haha All have exhausts and tunes at a minimum When he first got the H2 he highway ran his mate with a 2015 s1000rr and got walked 😂

[@lit3plumber12]

thetassieboys Nevertheless I'd buy the ZX-10R, just overall a good bike. The H2 would just tear my hands off and is also quite heavy. It's treated like shit, even though it's not the fastest is has immense power and is only out for 1 year, so you can't expect it to be something world breaking. His superior twin the H2R is close to that title, though.

[@pompey174]

Forget the bike reviews, the renewal quote and service I was offered by Bennetts this year was appalling and an absolute disgrace. I was offered better cover at less than half the price, so I’ve moved on. The rep on the phone was not interested at all. So after being on two wheels for over 45 years, my tip for fellow bikers is don’t use Bennetts!

[@LakeBodomsReaper]

H2 only makes about 200 hp while the BMW does as well. What all this about "Oh you've got to feel that power" seriously. It's the H2R that makes more than 300hp, yes the H2 is supercharged but it still makes the same hp as the BMW.

[@JoaoPaulo-wi4ie]

H2R is not street legal + the H2 has a supercharger which help with the straight line speed, and at the same time sucks to do a track day

[@mrcarbon1747]

U have obviously never rode 1 it delivers power like nothing else trust me..and with a pipe and reflash your talking 240whp +

[@mohammadfirdaus4408]

Agree with steven smith. 200hp figure for h2 only on paper. U can feel more when u ride it.

[@carlitoxb110]

New rsv4 is missing, i thing the panigale is the most sexiest thing in two wheels, and the sound of the h2 is audio porn

[@tomharris1335]

+leonardimas1 Italian lifestyle, what being in the garage 6 days a week ;-)

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

so is the blade, gsxr1k and zx10r

[@enescuandrei3861]

straight out of the box I did 9.7 with bmw s1000rr 2015 :))

[@markmorrison4838]

Just my two cents worth what happened to the RSV4 RF, was it not released in time ???

[@pankinyek]

+Mark Morrison mcn had tests too and they said that aprilia and mv augusta did not want to participate because they are releasing new bikes soon...

[@S1000rrcav]

Show the track times?

[@jewcus7217]

what about the new RSV4?

[@yashsharma6653]

RSV4 sucks off track

[@paulklees9871]

Yash Sharma 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 rsv4 sucks on Track man you are blind🤣🤣the rsv4 is the best Bike on Track and on every Tests RSV4 RF destmstroy all Competitor's.I dont know if you andestand somthing about Bikes maybealso to young for ridig 1000ccm Bikes😎

[@lanes58]

Bottom line. If you have the cash, and you want the best performing and best looking sport bike out there? .... get the Panigale.

[@lukedurban9150]

Someone please explain to me why they think the s1000rr feels dated?

[@boof900]

Nobody can really comment on the H2 performance or ride qualitys unless u have riden one,they are tottaly different beast.I have done 4,500 ks on mine and love it more and more as time goes on. I

[@LouCFur90]

Where's the RC213? If they are cheating with displacement (Ducati), why not cheat with money cap?

[@timperme1525]

+LouCFur90 So is H2 cheating beacuse it is supercharged?

[@axs7689]

The new R1 in black is the most gorgeous bike I've ever seen.

[@conradvanclaudefox7798]

Where is the cbr 1000 honda

[@mark9708]

no rsv4 rf ？

[@fazer12779]

I think it's good that they can't decide as they all like different things from a bike. For me is the H2 all day long. A.k.a the king of the road bar none! :)

[@Gullzee]

Where's the Aprilia? ??

[@testchannel2735]

If your looking for pure speed then the H2 is the one for you no doubt about it but if your looking for looks then I'd say the BMW s1000rr but it's down to personal preference for looks I think, bare in mind the H2 is the only one of these bikes to do 1/4 in under 10 seconds

[@brickbyboringbrick5929]

taylor gear True, it's all personal preference as I'd say s1000rr the ugliest and that ducati is pure perfection.

[@testchannel2735]

+Daftar Daftari yes the Ducati is a beautiful bike always has been

[@cannysrevenge6121]

+taylor gear except the sound ducati sounss shit

[@TysonPagee]

for one thing the ninja is my personal favorite the bmw was horrible and the ducatti and r1 were pretty good

[@Buu_MK2]

I don't care what you are talking about. laptimes ?????????????

[@tiestoXIV]

What's the difference between r1 and r1m ?

[@ZILLAHCrimE]

+Tiesto Maldito the engine is pretty much the same but with a few differences, it has alot more electronic stuff like suspension and data logging and whatever, its alot more of a track bike than a r1

[@dthelasthairblender]

What kind of exhaust is on the h2?

[@VivekonYT]

Akrapovic

[@wonreasley3707]

Kawasaki (H2R) ??

[@fistfire8814]

so which one is the best?

[@sirgeorgioalastrata4104]

the Ducati

[@ajay101ification]

MV Agusta F4 RC!

[@nomellocreampig]

Am I the only American who thinks it's funny to see a Brit wearing a camo Browning hat?

[@Ferrari-ft8tv]

why does he think the H2 is ugly, that bike is sexy as fuck!

[@anandalionyputra9159]

I Love the Kawasaki style

[@joaopedrosanches6360]

Who wins ?? ninja h2, s1000rr, r1 or hayabusa gsx1300r ??

[@MAYORSHIESTYTV]

+vorax plays 1000rr

[@DasFittzy]

+vorax plays Thats a tough one, I think really in a race it would come down to the rider with those kind of bikes competing

[@ReaLzEdits]

+DasFittzy ZX-10 Should spank the H2 on track aswel as the S1000. Not sure but I think the R1 has to be the best "track bike" in the list. But in a straight line the H2 will have all of them.

[@MAYORSHIESTYTV]

comes down to the rider, but in a straight h2 or s1k

[@ReaLzEdits]

***** Lol that's a pretty modded GTR.

[@Treker-yv7nz]

No rsv4 rf only bikes that manufacturers need to sell in large numbers no mv rr 😎

[@actionmoviesanthem3409]

I prefer either ducati or h2 ;)

[@505197]

He says he's there with the world's best 1000cc superbikes, But as per usual the Ducati is 200cc larger. It'san 1199cc, not 1000.

[@joeridestrijcker445]

+505197 : 1199 for the R, 1299 for this S! :) ; afaik 2-cyl bikes have always been allowed extra displacement compared to 4-cyl bikes

[@Madamelarose]

Wow, what a showdown! Thanks for NOTHING mates, hey?...

[@meenandmay]

I think kawazaki 1000cc. Should be zx10r more than Ninja H2

[@RSmerlinRS]

this vid needs 50-60fps...

[@fukkinkana]

Someone should take a h2 to isle of man tt. That's gonna take humongous balls.

[@HeinzLammerding08]

R1/ We r 1

[@NasirHaris]

that kawasaki h2 is an ugly alien bike

[@bearhusky5821]

Nasir Haris More like an amazing chrome beast

[@submariner666]

Nasir Haris And what about the yamaha ?? ! Its ugly as hell :0

[@submariner666]

Next to the Ducati anything are ugly :)

[@VivekonYT]

Tbh, the ninja is very ugly compared to the Panigale and the R1.

[@greeek777]

Sorry not true! MV is a beautiful bike. The duck is nice but the mv WOW! May not be as good but for looks i think it win.*****

[@Abigor115]

no MZ 251?....WTF

[@MrRwithanitch]

Why no Hyabusa?

[@HUNG1992NEXUS]

hayabusa 1300cc not 1000cc

[@akakiyakayevic4562]

+Chym Like Ser panigale tho?

[@LifeOnTwoWheels]

hayabusa is old

[@xXs3renityXx]

Bmw or ducati...

[@Dsuchong]

can't u c??? its DUCATI nd the only the one,

[@jamestonguet1737]

Ducati ..the most beautiful

[@greeek777]

Some people just do not know how to ride!!

[@danielalarcon6522]

+5:05 That comment so funny

[@CbrHooniganSendit]

the bmw feels old fashioned comment made me laugh, and upping the panigale 300cc and putting a supercharged bike in there seems kind of stupid i wouldnt count the h2 as a superbike more of a hyperbike like its zx12r cousin only 2 true superbikes there are the r1 and bmw

[@mikheilkaranadze654]

Liter bike compilation should not include any nonsense like 1300cc chick magnet, for exact same reason Aprilia can't join ether. And Kawa is only good for competition on the straight run. It's between r1 and bimer let's admit the truth

[@rehanabegum7731]

Ducati

[@pauldark3044]

H2 all the way!

[@MrDeathprof]

I take the god r1 everyday. 💪

[@meed9k]

Panigale 👌

[@Superbikesam96]

i hv never cn ebr 1190 rx being compared much with other super bikes the company became bankrupt but still its the american superbike

[@RoninWalker6]

EBR is back and lowered their prices to about the same as the BMW s1000rr , maybe when they sell more on a mass scale, we will see a full comparison.

[@Superbikesam96]

Hoping

[@Jacare1973]

Where is Honda? Late to the party again with their dated bikes??

[@elitesquadron]

Gsxr 1000????

[@bennettsbikesocial]

elitesquadron We tested the new superbikes for 2015

[@phoenix1925]

elitesquadron gsxr1000 is a century behind in technology and power.

[@aslanyureky]

phoenix1925 technology? yes. power? no. with a good pilot still kickass. I'm sick of electronics, I believe I lost my riding skill using those full electronic bikes.

[@marioskuzalis3515]

phoenix1925 have u ever Riden a gixer though? Do you see all the suzuki racing achievements from isle of man and Japanese racing circuits. Just because it wasnt a motogp sensation dont make a gixer slower or old. K5 was a religion. K9 was a step ahead, a midrange and top speed madness! Before bmw Aprilia and Yamaha even dare to try...A bit heavy but not their fault Europe declared an emissions war on Japan. Yes,heavy but a trustworthy technology which made em feel pretty fun and easy to ride able to bring confident even to the most novice rider. Besides r1 and ninja weren't so light either,cbr was producing the less hp so it was normal to weight like a 600. 2015 gsxr models are fast,light, comfort and much easier to ride/handle and have nothing to envy from more expensive bikes. Do you really think a company like suzuki is behind? Suzuki is Japan. And will always be there. Anti rectum control anti wheelie anti lock anti this anti that isnt really a true riding experience. Suzuki always kept it simple, lighting fast and fun.

[@marioskuzalis3515]

No they arent. Opinions are different though😁 Its their fairings philosophy to look 'fat' its like their signature. I personally like how a k8 1000 looks she's the epitome of 'old' bad ass suzuki . And the 2015 motogp blue replica looks proper.

[@ayojay7817]

where tf is hayabusa. didnt see it in all showdowns.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

It wasn't new in 2015, like the others were.

[@ayojay7817]

I thought there was a 2016 model?

[@ayojay7817]

Bennetts Bike oh I see the video is uploaded on 2015

[@emanuel8913]

La kawasaki ninja h2r se las come a todas no se porque no está en este test

[@mannyduran5777]

Emaanuel Ivaan son versiones calle, no motos especiales para competir

[@emanuel8913]

Manny Duran no estaba informado gracias por responder

[@kutayustun9402]

S1000r the best

[@MsWingOne]

Ducati got it all !!!

[@iwasadeum]

No mention of how the Ducati is slower, way more expensive, still has hot seat problem, etc etc etc... R1 looks very similar to the Ducati, but is better all around, and much cheaper. The fact that Ducati had to go to 1300 cc to remain relevant to the 1000cc bikes shows how poor a bike Ducati really is. And that hot seat problem that has plagued Ducati for years remains unfixed, and makes them horrible for cruising. R1 and S1000RR are the clear winners here.

[@iwasadeum]

and considering the price gap, you guys should have been testing the H2 and 1299 Panigale S against the HP4 and R1M...

[@Gautam454]

+Adeum Deus Did you forget that the Ducati has 2 less cylinders?!

[@MmeDesgranges]

+Adeum Deus Not everyone should own a Ducati.

[@paulklees9871]

G this Guy the dont nothing about Engines its ok i mean he is Maybe 12 Years old and playing Bike Cards.🤣🤣🤣🤣yes is poor from Ducati to have the most powerfull 2 Zylinder ever Made and this Record stay for a long Time in Future.Its dificullt to Make a discussion with this People because just in the Comments they disqualify his self.

[@Johny40Se7en]

Ducati's have always been the porn stars hahaha =P

[@Johny40Se7en]

***** what do you mean? electric problems or something? that's usually what long time bikers say about Ducati negatives =p

[@Johny40Se7en]

***** Ah right ok, ta. Persoanlly I like prefer good old Japanese, bikes and cars. What do you think about Hyosungs? I hear so many mixed opinions about 'em. I really like the look and sound of the GT250.

[@Johny40Se7en]

***** Ok, ta again.

[@YourTypicalGeek]

for street purposes, the bmw is best choice

[@greeek777]

KTM do not make the rc8 for the streets, They have a problem with a bike qiwh 200 hp on the road. KTM will lost a lot of money. With no 1000cc road bike.

[@Abhishek-150]

A 1300 cc bike amoung 1000cc.. pure cheating

[@cgpubli]

the H2 is a turd... worthless in a track, or any curvy road. leave that for straight line "racers"

[@JivagoTavares]

Ninja H2 look like a power rangers bike kkkkk it's ugly, and fucking heavy...

[@haziquzair7249]

panigale is soundless

Ducati is not even 1000cc.. It's a cheater bike because Ducati can't make more power from 1000cc.. unlike other manufacturers... It's not even reliable and it would break down in less than a year... It shouldn't even be allowed to WSBK anymore because the engine is too big.. not sure why they still allow it. Probably they are paying or sucking off other people's penis and balls.

[@mrglock568]

Says the guy who's experience of riding is probably something that you have to pedal. Have you ever owned a Ducati? 1098s, never had a problem with it except the shitty aftermarket alarm that the previous owner put on. Beautiful bike.

[@deathreacer]

+Joey Mantka Ducati is 1299cc and not 1000cc because their bikes only have 2 cylinders so its not Cheat you fuck face......

[@timperme1525]

+Joey Mantka No, ducati definetly cant make a powerfull 1000cc engine. LOL

[@timperme1525]

Joey Mantka If you want reliability just buy a car, besides bmws are said to be less reliable than ducatis, but yes others are said to be more reliable.

[@timperme1525]

Joey Mantka Yes, buy a porsche, it will probably be more reliable than any motorcycle ever built.

[@marklee6105]

YZF-R125 - 0-60 = 13s H2 - 0-180 = 15s

[@joshuajohnson3253]

why no ktm rc8

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Joshua Johnson It was the 2015 models that we were testing

[@joshuajohnson3253]

And?

[@phoenix1925]

Joshua Johnson and its not a 2015 model?...

[@joshuajohnson3253]

Are you kidding the panigale came out in 2013.

[@joshuajohnson3253]

Excuse me 2012

[@HyusKays]

So much yapping and not much bike footage.. Booo

[@NickMichael07]

not r1M , bad video

[@YourTypicalGeek]

funny...650ib owns all of these.lol

[@catlovergaming7424]

true

[@Praise_God369]

not quite ...he got r1M ,hp4 and 1199 not 1299

[@Aroshok]

h2 is ugly , Ducati 1299 is a porn star ...geez..