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 https://www.ducati.com/gb/en/bikes/panigale/panigale-v2

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For all the gear we wore on test, please see below:
Olly was wearing:
Knox Dual Active Base Layer - https://www.planet-knox.com/product/m...
Knox Urbane Pro Utility Shirt MK2 - https://www.planet-knox.com/product/u...
Knox Richmond Jeans MK2 - https://www.planet-knox.com/product/r...
Knox Handroid POD MK4 glove - https://www.planet-knox.com/product/handroid-pod-gloves/

Aaron was wearing:
Knox Dual Active Base Layer - https://www.planet-knox.com/product/m...
Knox Zephyr Pro Jacket –
Knox Shield Jeans – https://www.planet-knox.com/product/shield-single-layer-spectra-denim-mens-jeans/
Knox Orsa Leather Mk2 – https://www.planet-knox.com/product/orsa-leather-mk2-ce-motorcycle-gloves/

Gear worn on track:
Knox Dual Active Base Layer - https://www.planet-knox.com/product/m...
Knox Aegis Back protector - https://www.planet-knox.com/product/aegis-motorcycle-back-protector/
Knox Trooper shorts – https://www.planet-knox.com/product/trooper-mtb-shorts/
Knox Handroid MK4 gloves - https://www.planet-knox.com/product/handroid-gloves-mk4-red/

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