Ducati Panigale V4 vs Yamaha MT-09 Comparison

The new Ducati Panigale V4 S has that innate quality that makes a 200-plus bhp superbike very accessible and safe around a racetrack. Sure, it's not made for less experienced riders new to litre-class superbikes, and despite the state-of-the-art electronics package, one wrong twist of the wrist can make things go wrong very quickly; after all, all that power and torque over a wide rev range is not to be fooled with, or taken lightly, by any standard.

The Yamaha MT-09 offers a very good package in the middleweight sport naked segment. Responsive engine, communicative chassis with agile handling and a thrilling sound from the intake and exhaust makes the MT-09 a sharp middleweight naked that can take on the very best in the segment.