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sport / default rider 183 cm

Ducati Panigale V2 S vs Yamaha YZF-R1 ergonomics

Ducati Panigale V2 S and Yamaha YZF-R1 land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

Ducati Panigale V2 S

90Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha YZF-R1

90Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Ducati Panigale V2 S and Yamaha YZF-R1
SpecDucati Panigale V2 SYamaha YZF-R1
Seat height837 mm833 mm
Wheelbase1,465 mm1,415 mm
Wet weight176 kg206 kg
Displacement890 cc998 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Ducati Panigale V2 S
Sport (60.7 deg)
Yamaha YZF-R1
Sport (60.7 deg)

Hip angle

Ducati Panigale V2 S
Neutral (99.5 deg)
Yamaha YZF-R1
Neutral (99.5 deg)

Elbow angle

Ducati Panigale V2 S
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha YZF-R1
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Ducati Panigale V2 S
Forward (25.8 deg)
Yamaha YZF-R1
Forward (25.5 deg)