DUCATI Diavel vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- DUCATI Diavel 79 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster 71.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 7.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 91 hp (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster) up to 168 hp (DUCATI Diavel).
- Torque spans 95 Nm (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster) up to 126 Nm (DUCATI Diavel).
- Weight spans 211 kg (DUCATI Diavel) to 216 kg (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | DUCATI Diavel | HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | DUCATI Diavel | HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 168hp | 91hp |
| Torque | 126nm. | 95nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 211kg | 216kg |
| Front brake | Disc 320mm (double) (ABS) | axially mounted, 4-piston caliper, single rotor, floating, hub - mounted |
| Rear brake | Disc 260mm (ABS) | floating, single piston caliper, solid uniform expansion rotor |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 71.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 Diablo Rosso 3 | Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall 100/90-19 57H |
| Rear tyre | 240/45ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 | Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall 150/80B16 77H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 50mm fully adjustable | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock fully adjustable | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Chopper – Cruiser |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 20 L – 6.4 L/100km | 11.7 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $26995 | $15000 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View HARLEY DAVIDSON price list |
| Extra features | -Driving mode, -Power mode -Traction control, -Wheelie Control -Cruise Control, TFT screen -Departure control and assistant |
-4" Analog Instrument with Segmented LCD, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS), -TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS), DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS) -Upright riding position, Mid-mount foot controls, Passenger seat |
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2023 DUCATI Diavel vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Diavel and 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster are closely matched in weight and displacement, while the Diavel has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Diavel and Nightster have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Diavel has a clear listed power advantage (168 hp vs 91 hp).
Torque
Diavel has a clear listed torque advantage (126 Nm vs 95 Nm).
Listed top speed
Diavel has a clear listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 185 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Diavel and Nightster have very similar listed weights (211 kg vs 216 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Diavel is listed higher (79 cm) than Nightster (71.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while displacement and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Diavel vs HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster?
DUCATI Diavel is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 185 km/h (115 mph) for HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Diavel or HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster?
DUCATI Diavel has 168 hp compared with 91 hp on the HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Diavel or HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster?
DUCATI Diavel is lighter at 211 kg vs 216 kg for HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster.
Which is better, DUCATI Diavel or HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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