Side-by-Side Comparison

Benda Dark Flag 500 vs Ducati Panigale V4

Specs, mileage, performance & price compared in Australia.

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Key Specifications

Benda Dark Flag 500SpecDucati Panigale V4

A$19,500PriceA$42,000

471Engine (cc)1103

47Power (hp)216

43Torque (Nm)121

—Mileage (km/l)13.0

185Weight (kg)191

15Fuel Tank (L)17

8.2Rating9.8

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Ducati Panigale V4

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Full Specifications

Basic Information

Benda Dark Flag 500AttributeDucati Panigale V4

Parallel-twin, 4-stroke, DOHCEngine TypeDesmosedici Stradale 90° V4, counter-rotating crankshaft, Desmodromic timing, liquid-cooled

6-speed manualTransmission TypeManual

Wet multi-plateClutch TypeHydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch

ChainDrive Type—

BendaBrandDucati

Dark Flag 500ModelPanigale V4

Benda Dark Flag 500Bike NameDucati Panigale V4

2023Model Year2025

Naked / StreetfighterCategory/TypeSuperbike

ChinaCountry of OriginItaly

ChinaAssembly LocationImported (Not assembled in BD)

ProductionStatusAvailable

Matte Black, Red, WhiteColors AvailableDucati Red

Steel trellisFrame TypeAluminum alloy Front Frame with optimized stiffness

Aluminum dual-sidedSwingarm TypeAluminum hollow symmetrical swingarm

—Battery TypeLithium-ion

—Seat TypeSingle seat (passenger kit optional)

Engine & Performance

Benda Dark Flag 500AttributeDucati Panigale V4

471Displacement (cc)1103

47 hp @ 8500 rpmMaximum Power216 hp (158.9 kW) @ 13,500 rpm

43 Nm @ 7000 rpmMaximum Torque120.9 Nm (89.2 lb-ft) @ 11,250 rpm

2Number of Cylinders4

DOHCValve ConfigurationDesmodromic timing, DOHC

4Valves Per Cylinder4

67 mmBore81 mm

66.8 mmStroke53.5 mm

67 x 66.8 mmBore x Stroke—

11.5:1Compression Ratio14.0:1

Liquid-cooledCooling SystemLiquid cooled

Fuel InjectionFuel Supply SystemElectronic fuel injection system, twin injectors per cylinder, full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies

ElectronicIgnition SystemElectric Start

Parallel TwinEngine Layout—

ElectricStarting SystemElectric

—Engine Kill SwitchYes

—Emission StandardEuro 5+

Fuel & Mileage

Benda Dark Flag 500AttributeDucati Panigale V4

15 LFuel Tank Capacity17 L

—Average Mileage15.38 kmpl

—Mileage City13

—Low Fuel WarningYes

Performance & Speed

Benda Dark Flag 500AttributeDucati Panigale V4

160 km/hTop Speed299 km/h (electronically limited)

—Quick ShifterDucati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0

—Launch ControlDucati Power Launch (DPL) DVO

—Traction ControlDucati Traction Control (DTC) DVO

Transmission & Drive

Benda Dark Flag 500AttributeDucati Panigale V4

6Number of Gears6

1-N-2-3-4-5-6Gear Pattern—

—Primary DriveStraight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1

—Final DriveChain 520

Dimensions & Weight

Benda Dark Flag 500AttributeDucati Panigale V4

2070 mmOverall Length—

800 mmOverall Width—

1100 mmOverall Height—

1405 mmWheelbase1485 mm

160 mmGround Clearance—

795 mmSeat Height850 mm

185 kgKerb Weight191 kg

Brakes & Safety

Benda Dark Flag 500AttributeDucati Panigale V4

DiscFront Brake TypeTwin semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Hypure 4-piston calipers

DiscRear Brake TypeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper

320 mmFront Brake Size330 mm

240 mmRear Brake Size245 mm

Dual-channel ABSABS TypeCornering ABS with Race eCBS

Suspension & Handling

Benda Dark Flag 500AttributeDucati Panigale V4

Upside-down telescopic forkFront Suspension TypeFully adjustable Showa BPF fork, 43 mm chromed inner tubes

MonoshockRear Suspension TypeFully adjustable Sachs unit

120 mmFront Suspension Travel125 mm

120 mmRear Suspension Travel130 mm

Wheels & Tires

Benda Dark Flag 500AttributeDucati Panigale V4

120/70 ZR17Front Tyre Size120/70 ZR17

160/60 ZR17Rear Tyre Size200/60 ZR17

TubelessTyre TypeTubeless, Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP-V4

AlloyWheel Type5-spokes light alloy

—Front Wheel Size17 inch

—Rear Wheel Size17 inch

Electrical & Battery

Benda Dark Flag 500AttributeDucati Panigale V4

Engine integratedMotor Placement—

Lighting & Display

Benda Dark Flag 500AttributeDucati Panigale V4

—Headlight TypeFull LED with DRL

—Tail Light TypeLED

—Turn Signal TypeLED (self-cancelling)

—DRLYes

—Display Type6.9 inch Full-TFT color display

—Speedometer TypeDigital

—Odometer TypeDigital

—Tachometer TypeDigital

—Fuel Gauge TypeDigital

—ClockYes

—Pass Light SwitchYes

Technology & Features

Benda Dark Flag 500AttributeDucati Panigale V4

—Trip MeterDigital

—Mobile ConnectivityDucati Multimedia System (DMS) compatible

Comfort & Ergonomics

Benda Dark Flag 500AttributeDucati Panigale V4

—Pillion FootrestYes (accessory kit)

Benda Dark Flag 500 vs Ducati Panigale V4: Which one should you buy in Australia?

The Benda Dark Flag 500 and Ducati Panigale V4 are two popular motorcycles in Australia. This side-by-side comparison covers engine, power, torque, mileage, top speed and weight so you can decide which one fits your riding style and budget. Better values are highlighted in the spec table above. Use the full specifications section to compare every technical detail before making your purchase decision.

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