BMW C 650 vs Ducati 959 Panigale Comparison

Engine & Performance

Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Wet Sump
Alternator	3-Phase Alternator 588 W	--
Clutch Type	Centrifugal Clutch	Hydraulic Multi-Plate
Bore X Stroke	79 mm x 66 mm	100 x 60.8 mm
Engine Type	Two-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled Engine	Testastretta Dvt, L-Twin Cylinder,Desmodromic 4-Valves Per Cylinder
Compression Ratio	11.6:1	12.5:1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Exhuast Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Indirect Injection
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Displacement	647 cc	955 cc
Maximum Power	60 bhp	--
Top Speed	180 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	63 Nm	--
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	2
Emission Control	--	Catalytic Converter and Twin Lambda Probes
Engine Capacity	--	1.0 L

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Electrical

Battery Voltage	12V, 14 Ah	12 V
Head Lamp	Xenon	LED
Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Indicator Light	LED	LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	--	Optional

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Performance

Power (PS)	--	157 hp PS
Engine Displacement	--	955 cc
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Petrol
Torque	--	107.4 Nm

Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Petrol
Start Option	Electric	--
Fuel Reserve	3 L	--
Fuel Supply System	--	Electric Fuel Injection (EFI)
Ignition Type	--	Electronic

Dimension

Wheelbase	1591 mm	1434 mm
Length	2180 mm	2056 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	877 mm	810 mm
Height	1378 mm	1115 mm
Curb Weight	249 kg	200 kg
Gross Weight	445 kg	--
Seat Height	800 mm	--
Dry Weight	--	176 kg

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Steel	Aluminium
Body Frame Type	Tube Construction with Aluminum Die Cast Unit	Monocoque
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Aluminum Double-Sided Swingarm
Suspension Travel(Front)	115 mm	120 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	115 mm	130 mm
Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Split Seat
Front Suspension	USD fork	BPF Fork
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	Yes

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R15	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R15	R17
Tyre Type	Flat	--
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR15	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	160/60 ZR15	180/60 ZR17

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	CVT	Manual
Gear Box	Variable Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road-Dynamic, Dynamic Pro Rain, Road-Dynamic, Dynamic Pro	Race, Sport, Wet Race, Sport, Wet
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Stability Control	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes
Leg Guards	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	Optional Optional
Central Locking	--	Optional Optional
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Optional Optional

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Console

Navigator	Optional Optional	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Optional Optional
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	--	Digital Digital

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Differentiating Features

Additional Features	Rdc (Tyre Pressure Monitor Sensor) Rdc (Tyre Pressure Monitor Sensor)	Dda (Ducati Data Analyser) Dda (Ducati Data Analyser)
Height Adjustable Seats	No	Optional Optional
Cruise Control	--	Yes

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Transmission

Wheel Type

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