Ducati Panigale V2 vs Suzuki GSXR 750 - Airfield drag race | Knox armour

Ducati Panigale V2 vs Suzuki GSXR 750 - Airfield drag race | Knox armour
A few months ago, we had the Ducati Panigale V2 for a few weeks and as part of our shoot, we visited the Airfield to do some high-speed riding. Our Suzuki GSXR 750 is pretty famous now on the Knox channel and it doesn’t take much imagination to figure out we had an opportunity for an epic drag race - The Ducati Panigale V2 vs Suzuki GSXR 750. The modern middleweight superbike vs the original. - Game on!
After about an hour of testing, the results were convincing. The Panigale V2 had absolute topside of the GSXR in every test we performed from the 0-140mph sprint to the in-gear tests we did 40-120mph in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears.
Whether it was the immediate punch from a standing start or the in-gear drive, the Panigale showed itself to be incredibly powerful. The in-gear performance was incredible and to be honest, left my GSXR 750 for dead, there really wasn’t any debate!
The Ducati Panigale V2 is an incredibly powerful motorcycle that proved itself more than a match for the iconic GSXR 750, providing fantastic power and drive with ease of use and a level of stability which gives you the confidence to hold the throttle to the stop in areas you may be backing off on a 1000cc superbike. Very impressive!
This was confirmed later on a recent track day at Donington Park where I was riding in the same group as the “Art of Racing” team who compete in the Ducati Trioptions cup. While these were race bikes with experienced racers piloting them, what we saw at the airfield was reflected here, the Panigale V2 showing my GSXR a clean pair of heels all day long!
So, our the conclusion is, the Ducati Panigale V2 is a fast motorcycle and we think that if you want a fast superbike but aren’t quite ready for the mental top end of a modern 1000cc superbike, check the V2 out. It has most of the punch that a 1000cc has but is easier to manage and maximise on road and track! Ironically, more or less the same proposition of the GSXR 750 10-15 years ago! 😊
For more details on the Ducati Panigale V2, please check out www.ducati.com...
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[@alternativeperception6949]

Both lovely bikes , the Ducati in white is awesome in my opinion

[@KnoxArmour]

Yes both great bikes! 😀

[@veerkar]

Both bikes are great hardcore race bikes. So happy to live in a country where we have these choices. The Ducati does look better I think.

[@frameofmind229]

Are you friggin serious with the music over the engine notice??!!! Brutal

[@priley817]

absolute dunces…

[@DhruvKumar-us5eq]

The background music is too obnoxious please turn it down we wanna listen to the motos

[@daltonv5206]

I feel like this is the sweet spot for street focused but track capable sport bikes

[@Nsimy1]

Love that panigales but the gixer 750 will always be a favorite. It would have been right up there now if Suzuki had bothered to develop it.😭

[@travelon2androamingtherock301]

Suzuki is Duc'ing out of two wheel racing. Spoken as someone who was around the WERA Suzuki Cup scene. Those who plan to quit will lose. Those, who don't quit,, will win with will.

[@veerkar]

I have tried to get myself to buy a Yamaha and also a Suzuki. But somehow the styling of Jap bikes is not well thought out I think. Only the Hayabusa is really good looking - only from the side. While riding it, the fairings and how they are attached to the bike look really very cheap. I am a Ducati or BMW guy. I bought 8 bikes, and could never buy a Jap bike. I tried so many times but never felt excited. They just look cheap and plastic to me. Even the engine of a Ducati is a work of art. The truss rods, handlebars, the clean look, and the sound of the engine is like a heartbeat for me. The sound of a Ducati engine melts with my heartbeat. I have never felt so connected to anyone or anything in my life. Even cleaning my Ducati for 2 minutes gives me a smile. I have owned so many bikes but a Ducati is like a dream. Everyone should try to own one. It is an experience like no other. And I also own and fly planes btw. A Ducati is as classy as flying a private jet.

[@beingsolo80]

The Gsxr750 will run 200k+ kms if you service it right. Ducati will be toast by the time it reaches 100k, if at all.

[@ianwarren]

Twaddle, 20 years ago maybe, not now, I’ve seen high mile GXR sheds too!

[@legendryragegamer3432]

Guess who had to change clutch after race😂. Quite ironic 😼

[@mig1059]

you guys are running the older generation suzuki gsxr750 against the newest panigale? the last gen 750 was what 9kg lighter? better torque and hp if im not mistaken. good quality video but its a bit apples and oranges?

[@ChrisSmith-im2nr]

Stunning that a bike that has barely changed since 2011 can be even near a brand new state of the art bike. Imagine how good it would be with modern electronics and a little bit of development. This class is the one that has the most meaning for road based sports bikes.

[@hanscastorp7]

The GSX-R was not even from 2011, it's the older 2008-10 model in the video, according to the front head lights, which was 7 kg heavier than the 2011 model.

[@muckle8]

Wish they made a 2023 gsxr 750 without any electronics including the unnecessary engine mode selector and abs

[@langhamp8912]

@@muckle8 The 2023 GSXR750 doesn't have TC nor ABS. It's basically a 15 year old design.

[@muckle8]

@langhamp that’s music to my ears! Thx for the reply bud

[@langhamp8912]

@@muckle8 Traction control and ABS are quite interesting to use. My bike has several TC settings, including how much wheelie and wheelspin, and it's amazing how you can hang the rear out with controlled wheelspin without too much danger of highsiding or lowsiding. Or you can choose no wheelspin and the bike accelerates so smoothly even over bumps. Of course you can turn all that off, but then the bike becomes quite difficult to ride. 1000cc bikes make a lot of power and I'm not using the best of tires.

[@rusipathan]

955 vs 750 cc is not fair. Having said that GSXRs can handle extreme tunes unlike Ducatis. Would interesting to see a tuned GSXR vs a tuned V2.

[@ederjesus4292]

4cylinders vs 2 cylinders and i dont see the point to make a comparasion of a tuned bike

[@frankflowers]

@@ederjesus4292 OK let's assume the 2 extra cylinders cancel out the extra CCs. Then we're still left with the fact that the Panigale costs $4,000 more which damn well better buy me more power/speed in a sport bike.

[@nolimitgsxr5090]

EDR in the US does a 792 build for the 750 and can get around 170 hp at the rear wheel out of them.

[@annabanna666]

and rider mod

[@daltonv5206]

@@frankflowers and it does. As well as better suspension, electronics and looks. So what's the argument? The Ducati costs more, but you get more. They're both great bikes. There's no loser between these two

[@bobby3914]

Wow the Gixxer is hideous looking compared to the V2 beauty, DUCATI FTW

[@KaganRustem]

Why is there stupid music playing over the sound of the bikes in the drag race? It's the reason I wanted to watch the race, and it's the reason you got a thumbs down. 2 bikes screaming is what we want to hear, not some royalty free music.

[@slesperado]

The Ducati Panigale V2 is even a LOT quicker with the Akrapovič exhaust (slip-on or full) which comes with the ECU flash from Ducati. Trust me. It feels like a completely different bike with that exhaust.

[@cnealmartin]

Problem is you an buy a full race system on the 750 for the price of the slip on exhaust for the V2.

[@RatedNTV]

@@cnealmartin you can probably buy a full 750 for the price of that system lol.

[@cnealmartin]

@@RatedNTV YEP, Duc full exhaust systems are just stupid in pricing.

[@alextaylor9139]

gsxr started the roll on at 4k ? And was up shifting at 12k when it revs to 14.5k, think if the gsxr was ridden properly this would have been different

[@lucianodiminoiii]

Agreed. It’s blatantly obvious. Just look at where he’s shifting. Utilizing 50% of the GSXR’s power band, this was probably paid for by Ducati.

[@KnoxArmour]

Sorry Alex, you are talking utter rubbish. Changing gear at around 13k which is max power, any more and power drops off.. We did loads of test and was same every time. Aaron KNOX

[@KnoxArmour]

Sorry Luciano, thats absolute rubbish. I rode that GSXR so hard I burnt the clutch out. Max power is 12-13.5k revs any more and power drops off. Aaron KNOX

[@lucianodiminoiii]

@@KnoxArmour There’s no denying the Duc is a more desirable bike in all ways, but the only rubbish here was your shifting at 12k RPMs. Right now, google 10 different GSXR750 stock dyno runs and you will see max power comes on at approximately 14k, and the bike will also make more power at 16k RPMs than it does at 12k. When shifted properly, this puts you back into the meat of the power band in the next gear…and so on. Do a little research.

[@Jwalkerman_]

Dude on the 750 is not ripping the bike well at all… Seems a bit scared to let it rip on launch, and definitely seem timid on the roll race from 2nd gear. 40 mph was too slow for the 750 anyways. And you weren’t even shifting to get full power. I have a 2018 750 myself and you definitely have to shift right before redline.

[@BlueMarbleRider]

I think you nailed it: the V4/H2R/Tuono are the willy waving flagships, but frankly far too much for most riders: the V2 is the sweeter bike that can be wound up and used to its potential: I'm sure the grin factor is huge. Good looking too ;-) Thanks for the review.

[@AdriDzG]

After that the Ducati broke the engine and the Gixxer continued running 10 more years...

[@BryanAsker]

Couldn’t hear any of the bikes lol I’d rather hear the wind noise than that cheesy music 😂

[@KimKim-oo2up]

Looks like a rigged boxing match. Old 750cc vs New 1000cc. Very nice. Bring in it's 1000cc big brother and then let's see. Sorry bro. Thumbs down for me. Marketing Ducati V2 way too much ey?

[@ryannafe9252]

To me, I believe the GSX-R750 is best understood as yardstick motorcycle. It’s handling, acceleration, and top speed, combined with the absolute lack of electronic aids, mean that the bike is never at fault for slow times. It’s fully capable of 5.5 to 6.0 second 0-100mph, 1/4 miles in the 10.5 range, can carry the same speed through corners that a 600 can, and is only ever really let down by the rider. Neeves said it best, the GSX-R750 is the essence of sport riding.

[@gallien]

yeah man let's play gay ass music while bikes are running...

[@dylanjchess]

Literally clicked on the video to hear the sound of the bikes and they've got some shitty tunes playing over it DURING THE RACES

[@ianwarren]

So a 955 is closer to a 1000cc than to a 750cc bike! What a shock!

[@brianbelcher7279]

Half the cylinders too

[@wade998]

Play a bunch of stupid music during the races then a montage of talking with zero bikes sounds the whole video.. nice

[@b1rd317]

The 2 bike I actually want to own are the hayabusa and the v2

[@Beastmode_Mr2]

I love my v2.

[@ianwarren]

Just bought one, love it too!

[@Mr100asd]

I guess no surprises. CC's are CC's . For the extra $, a lot more technology in the V2. Ducati , what a great all around bike.And of course, that distinctive sound. I think fairly priced.

[@theriseagainstfan01]

Well keep in mind the cylinder difference.. V2 950 beats I4 750, but will get easily beaten by a 1000 I4 which is a much smaller size difference

[@MrArmorcat]

@@theriseagainstfan01 The V2 is not built as competition for them top end sport bikes. While the displacement may be close to 1000 cc it doesn't offer the power of one (it doesn't have to).

[@theriseagainstfan01]

@@MrArmorcat You're correct, but I wasn't saying that V2 competes with any other bikes. I was just giving an example to the original poster who implied that more CCs means faster, which isn't necessarily true

[@Mr100asd]

@No_Name IF your happy with a GENERIC in line 4 cylinder, all sound and look the same, GOOD for you. FOR the record, I have owned 3 NEW Ducaties, combined millage over 80,000 miles. NOT one repair, of course normal maintenance and brake pads.Have you ever owned ANY Ducaties ? I do several track days a year with my 1299s Panigale and 2021 street Fighter. ALSO owned Honda, Suzuki and other Asian bikes. NO comparison, Street or track. YES cost of ownership, reliability, Asian are the winner. What I'm asking do not cast judgement without facts. Go test ride a Street Fighter V4s. you will come away with a different opinion

[@Mr100asd]

@No_Name It would be a boring word if we all liked the same thing. You found what you like and that's a good thing.

[@JDVmiami]

GIXXER GUY needs to learn how to ride a bike....

[@lucianodiminoiii]

Yeah, he was short shifting the entire time and barely in the power band. I don’t even like GIXXERS and it obviously what’s going on here.

[@jamesbarbato2192]

Great review! Ducati all the way for me!!!

[@Yesitsqk]

Close? Lmao V2 destroyed the 750 let’s be honest

[@ittybitbobo7657]

Kinda stupid... v2 has 200 more cc

[@TheOutdoorFun]

Nice video. I like the V2, planning on doing a test ride soon. What was the heat like from the rear cylinder after racing?

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks, you should its a great bike. Yeah the V2 does get quite hot, not a problem when you are moving, but when you slow down its pretty toasty! Aaron KNOX

[@ianwarren]

Test rode one last autumn on a hot day and in town the heat was definitely un -comfortable! Chestnut roasting and all that (though more thighs than my nuts!

[@browie316]

Similar advantage Ducati had over the 750's vs their 998 et al in the WSB over the years.

[@emudshit]

get an 899 with a full system already installed, save a ton of money and be quicker and lighter than the v2 while having enough money to buy a 1000 as well lol ive seen guys that have gotten there 899's down to 169kgs wet couldnt imagine that thing in a corner oh bby

[@ianwarren]

Nice try but I’ve ridden the V2 and fallen in love with it! What a machine!

[@way2mad1]

Also on the road the V2 is way more than you need as well compared to the bigger versions, my 1199 is crazy from my old 996 and guess i should of gone to a V2 or 959 as the 1199 just isn't needed on the road and im sure quicker on a track

[@LambChopRides]

Loved that Aaron really good watch! See you next week 😁😁

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks, was fun to make it! Yes, praying for good weather! 😀

[@sollydogg]

Put them on track mate seemed like a biased assessment you basically used a short distance an did low speed roll ons exactly the scenario where more torque will always win

[@nickrider5220]

I would hope that a current 950 V 2 was quicker than a gsxr750k8-l0 ! (2008 to 2010 model) The 750 is a true middleweight, anything past 900cc can't be a middleweight, more a junior litre bike. Still enjoyed the video. Suzuki should've morphed the 750 into an 800 ish bike.....that would've been really nice !

[@KnoxArmour]

Yes, although it did surprise me, definately thought it would be closer. Think the fact that the V2 is missing a couple of cylinders makes up for the fact its a 950 in comparison to the 750. Yes, definitely agree, I think if Suzuki re-worked the 750 with modern tech like the VVT that's in the 1000r and maybe took it to 160 ish hp at the crank, it would be a winner! Aaron KNOX

[@anonimus4639]

@@KnoxArmour 4:2:1 titanium exhaust system,full lenght dual can exhaust(titanium if possible),cat delete.Dual v.stacks,diy airbox mod,bigger throttle body,cams,and 3mm stroker crank..and you have 160 at the wheels,with big big mid torq kick..if not enought,can easy drop 15kg+7kg from rotating mass..by by 950:)

[@5635randy]

Own both GSXR 750 hands down best bike Ducati spent 4 months out of 12 at dealer NEVER FIXED biggest garbage I ever owned. The gear shafts soft steel in bushings they got rid of hardened steel in bearings. The bushings go in 500 miles thinks just eats the top end. Ducati offers to fix it with old parts at 5k out of pocket. Refuse to address on warranty. Owned 7 Ducati 2023 V2 last forever. Replaced it with 2024 GSXR 750 and 2023 R6 for track. Was looking at BMW but the engine failures forced me to Suzuki.

[@itsmeaura9642]

the Panigale is about 18,500 msrp, whereas the gsxr is around 12,800. For 6k, it seems like a minor performance boost for so much more money

[@chrisperkins5174]

Guy riding the gsxr has no clue how to ride that bike.

[@MarcoGarcia-ou1rq]

2nd gear roll??? Y’all really wanted the GSXR to lose huh?

[@KnoxArmour]

Haha, no not at all... I was actually expecting the GSXR to do better against the V2 than it did. Also, 2nd gear on the GSXR is a strong point too but the V2 just punches harder everywhere. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@robertopinci]

The ducati always get what they want suxuki it is a 750 can't be compered ....and I still prefer the 750 suzuki

[@CesarHernandez-pe9vn]

I don’t see how it was very close, the Ducati clearly pulled easy away

[@KnoxArmour]

In gear performance, yes. 0-140 was closer if we got a really good start on the GSXR 750. Thanks

[@ianwarren]

Nope all the tests the Ducati won pretty convincingly!

[@EddyRoblesOficial]

dude we wanna hear the bikes not the freaking loud royalty free background music -.- how could your editor not think about this on a bikes channel ?

[@kavin11-b4k]

Always suzuki🎌🧬

[@heydario]

V2 easy! 😅

[@tuurbow]

Dude, you literally started at 6000 rpm from a roll on the GSXR. What were you thinking? You should have been at 10 000rpm. You know these bikes dont make low end torque like a V twin.

[@KnoxArmour]

Its a roll on in-gear test - that means being in the same gear. Thanks. :)

[@gbolt5602]

@@KnoxArmour roll on race means go same """MILES not same GEARS!!!!!!!!!

[@UniversalBikers16]

Panigale FTW 🙌😎

[@KnoxArmour]

Incredible and really surprised us how well it performed!

[@VinayKumar-db4qz]

That Gixxer needs an update, it looks like its from the 90's.

[@LEEGOOVER9901]

Bruh, the headlight doesnt come until 2006s... 1998 gsxr750 has twin circular headlight...

[@martinez19d]

Maybe the V2 should have gone up against the GSX-R 1000. The V2 is 955cc , to make it more fair the 1000cc GSX-R should have been the compilation.

[@JustinWallace-ky9dm]

Couldn’t see that happening, a gixxer 1000 would smash that v2 into history hence why they chose the 750, the 750 is more a tuned 600 with a little more grunt and a little more top end so in essence they were running a near as dammit 1000 against a 600 on steroids, t’is no wonder the V2 took the honours really. As a side note, wonder how a 748 would fare against that gixxer 7.5, not too well I shouldn’t wonder…

[@robertopinci]

Very stupid compared it is very different motor and the suzuki as a 750 engine di other is a 1000 Personally I prefer Suzuki every were and is a complain that the white bike is always winning even at the wsbk many years ago tlhey use to win whit that barrel engine

[@CraigSmith568]

The Ducati is a great bike, but for me I would choose the Suzuki. The Ducati dealer is just too far away from me to make it a wise choice. I also think that Suzuki would give me years of trouble free riding with maintenance I could do at home. Actually a better comparison would have been the GSXR-1000 which still comes in cheaper than the Ducati and is closer to the same size than the 750.

[@willspeakman2461]

That v2 is a beast. Perfect road weapon.

[@ianwarren]

I thought so when I rode one last year so I bought one ☝️

[@lanceroyal699]

Weapon? That's a bazooka ...

[@markcynic808]

Yeah, no comparison. No one with the cash to buy either is going to opt for the Suzuki. Costs more because it is more, in every way. Resales for more, too.

[@mildyproductive9726]

"If you don't get that launch bang-on." RPMs dropped to ~3k on the GXSR as the clutch let out. Both launches. No offense, but that's not even in the right zipcode. Anywhere even close to a decent launch, and it'd be neck and neck between these bikes! And no, you wouldn't be burning out the clutch!

[@paulmcmullen914]

Why would you even do low rpm roll ons? That is not how you ride an inline 4 if you want it to perform

[@MichaelMcCaulTX]

A run thru clapped out Gsxr 750 vs 955cc Ducati Panigale V2 and you guys are surprised the gsxr lost? I'm surprised you're surprised

[@JD-fd6gt]

The Ducati V2 is nice, just held back a little by its 441 lbs of weight. Those V2 engines add some weight.

[@tslah]

Why GSXR750 shifting too early? It should reach red line, isn't it?

[@KnoxArmour]

Like stated elsewhere, its not shifting too early... peak power on 750 is 13-13.5k, any after then and power reduces... Aaron KNOX

[@shaunhill7264]

@@KnoxArmournope !

[@iamthemobey]

I really want a street fighter v2

[@KnoxArmour]

Would be great!!

[@daltonv5206]

You and me both!

[@bradstrouse8685]

I can hear the tear drops hitting the ground from all the gsxer boys

[@ianwarren]

Those that aren’t in denial, pretending it was even close. The Gixxer is impressive given it’s age, relative capacity and power, not to mention lack of rider aids.

[@chefdicko]

Thanks for the comparison, been thinking of selling my gsxr1000r m0, and getting one of these but was worried about losing to many bhp's, for road use it seems the v2 would be perfect

[@KnoxArmour]

Welcome... although off camera we did test it against geoffs gsxr1000r l9 and it was role reversal, gsxr was quite a bit faster again... having said that, panigale v2 is bloody quick!!

[@danieljuno810]

More brappps in a v2

[@rikstar1808]

The ducati v2 is a 1000cc 😂 why u racing 750's?

[@ArcadiaVibe]

Good video, the launches weren’t fast enough in my opinion on the 750. If your front tire isn’t about to come off of the ground you’re going too slow. My 2011 gsxr beat 848’s-675’s-and some older 1000’s. It’s all about the rider. (Unless that Ducati is just that amazing)

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks Amir. Think I was launching it pretty hard... we'll enough to burn my clutch out anyway 😅👊... and yes it was wheeling. When I got the launch bang on and fast they were pretty even, but launching the 750 perfectly is a bit of an art, unlike launching the V2 which pretty much anyone could do fast. In gear performance was no competition. Plus btw, the 848 and 675's are a good 30hp down on the panigale V2. Thanks Aaron Knox

[@anonimus4639]

@@KnoxArmour Torq,its all about torq.and weight..

[@gbolt5602]

@@KnoxArmour change gears at 13rpm at 2ond gear roll isnt helping 750 ...2/3/4 change 15000rpm to see 750 beating tha ducati easily

[@KnoxArmour]

@@gbolt5602 peak power is 13 to 13.5k on gsxr750, anything more and it produces less power. I was to the throttle stop and changed right.. 😀

[@gbolt5602]

@@KnoxArmour first of all NO y are wrong my friend...peak of power at 750 is around 13500 AND KEEP IT TO 13800 RPM but "REAL RPM ON DYNO NOT ON SPEEDOMETER RPM """ SO AT SPEEDOMETER Y MUST CHANGE AROUND 14500/15000(BECAUSE 15000RPM AT SPEEDOMETER ARE 13900 REAL RPM... OK???? And at 2roll y change at 12500rpm...shift 11/15000 gsxr 750 and go 2gear roll 60 (gsxr) and 3 gear ducati v2,,,or roll 40 1gear gsxr and 2gear v2 (because ducati is short gearing and v2 ) 750 would kill that v2 for sure at real world at streetrace!!!!!

[@timsgta]

Can't go wrong with the Suzuki, Japanese reliability and looks awesome, more bike than MOST people need...

[@ianwarren]

I wouldn’t argue with you on the joys and value of the legend that is the GSXR 750 but the V2, what a machine, rode a demonstrator for a day last autumn and fell in love, the handling, the grunt, the looks, the electronics, just awesome, even the build quality, but not cheap! Despite that just bought the demonstrator I rode!

[@veerkar]

Nobody NEEDS a race bike really. Except for fools like me haha. If cost is not a consideration, I prefer the Ducati.

[@cordellian]

Ducati is to expensive to buy, maintenance and god forbid put right if it goes wrong.

[@holylordofmadness6988]

why everyone always forgets the mv agusta f3 exist? by now very well finished bike

[@axs7689]

Getting older wanting to experience more exotic machines makes me want the Ducati but that's all

[@markburke-moran376]

Got myself a V2 .and it's Nuts. Well done Ducati ❤

[@damonraimondi193]

Track with good rider i go gsxr all day

[@evalouise9158]

Can’t wait to one day own a panigale V2 😍

[@ianwarren]

Mine is due very shortly 👍 😁

[@christopherpalmer4243]

Rode my buddy's 999 Duke on the street, very smooth not twitchy like my R1

[@johnnyjohnnybaby]

Same as World Superbike in the 90's

[@KnoxArmour]

Haha 😄🤣

[@LivingOnEdge_NZ]

The real difference will be seen on the race track, V2 will be way more advance then

[@soulerflare7]

V2 can get those 2 urine samples to the dmv for analysis.

[@igniteflow]

Why play that awful music over the engine noise ~3:32? We want to hear those beasts howl!

[@GhostRider020]

Panagale V2 is 955 cc. Compare it to a GSX-R1K

[@frankm3146]

Love my 2022 GSX.R 750.great made range..

[@nickn7939]

the music was annoying and there was barely any drag race

[@alexventrov6826]

This guy needs a lesson on how to use a clutch 🤦. The 750 is impressive, would love to see a race with a tune and bolt ons vs the V2.

[@ianwarren]

Only if you have the bolt ons and tune of the V2 too!

[@drewmorg.]

God V2 is so beautiful and sounds so good and just everything is beautiful I want it

[@ianwarren]

Me too, Long test rode last year and courtesy of a new job just agreed the deal to buy one (he said smugly)

[@Howardtripper]

It's not about the fastest it's about what suits you

[@ianwarren]

The V2 suits me fine, what a machine, rode one last autumn and just bought it!

[@chrisvantassel8867]

Would like to see that GSXR vs a Ducati Supersport. That Supersport is way faster than one would expect at 110hp

[@Motosantino]

My srad 600 was faster than the ducati supersport 939

[@zobairadams4755]

2 guys that cant launch, testing and giving reviews, wow😂

[@jeffestrada6857]

Suzuki any day of the week. Acceleration might be a little less but in the corners the Gixxer would CRAP all over the Italian pretender 😊

[@ianwarren]

Dream on, the Ducati corners like it’s on rails! And it’s effortless too.

[@Dart_Ride74]

For me thats the best looking gixxer

[@cadpigIover]

is it fair to compare a 750 to a 1000 - 45??????

[@4077661466jp]

If Ducati is nearly a 1litter bike than the owner who's comparing to 750cc bike than id say it tells you alot about what truth is, as obviously should've been against another 1litter bike, but of course outcome wouldn't be the same, secondly rider on gsxr doesn't seem to know how a high reving motor works and where its torque production is, revs would need to be at min 4k with clutch slipped while throttle increased, taken off like this is seemed to be same way done in everyday riding 😉

[@ianwarren]

Sub Litre v2’s are normally considered equivalent to 650-750 cc straight fours in racing however comparing an old 750 with the V2 is probably a bit unfair.

[@markusreynolds7586]

If they passing you like they was on the track its not the bike..

[@yepyep6916]

Comparison doesn’t matter to me since I’m not that good of a racer..lol

[@B0redom13]

Me who will never drag race a bike ever: god I hope the panagale wins

[@laithdakid410]

The V2 is considered a 1000 cc

[@m.rsteengrei3569]

panigale SLIGHTLY QUICKER??????????????????? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KnoxArmour]

Yes, probably quite a bit quicker! To be fair, it was only really when we watched the footage back a few days later that we really saw what the difference was. Aaron KNOX

[@fjones1914]

I have an ‘08 GSX-R 750 also and still love riding it.

[@KnoxArmour]

Mega bike!

[@matthewsinclair507]

I just got a used 09 GSX-R the other day, super beast of a bike!

[@onlyoneromeo]

A side mounted camera on the bikes would have been nice.

[@allbentupfishing5461]

750 was shifted way too early every run every gear

[@rmv4646]

Ducati has always had an unfair advantage. In AMA they race the V2 vs. the 600s. Ducati has always said that the v twin is a superior race bike. If you just use your eyeballs and some common sense, they use 300 more CCs to race the Class they compete in, not to mention the price and the maintenance cost, reliability reputation. Far from superior when you compare dollar for dollar.

[@MrAckers75]

Ducati has only 2 cylinder’s

[@rmv4646]

@MrAckers75 in the street comparison, it's beats the GSXR750 easily. It is almost a 1000cc bike. There is no replacement for displacement.

[@hungrysurfer9471]

To make it fair the GSXR needs a dyno run remap to de-restrict it. Otherwise it doesnt have full throttle opening in the lower gears. Also if you add a can and decat to the remap it gains 8 hp and 4lbs torque. Much smoother power and faster pick up.

[@KnoxArmour]

The GSXR is remapped and power is 131hp at rear wheel which is about what they make. Gearing change which is now done would have made a difference, but still dont think it would quite match the V2 acceleration. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@ianwarren]

If you want to remap the Gixxer and add can and decat got to do the same for the V2 if you want to compare them!

[@duanewiesner9575]

Turn the music off

[@MrRui33333]

deveria ser uma suzuki 1000 gsxr k5 ,.. acho um pouco injusto uma panigale contra uma 750cc

[@kkkkkjjk7492]

Se fosse a gsxr1000 teria q ser no mínimo uma panigale 1199

[@RichardPeterson-de2fh]

Price difference between the two?