2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited vs DUCATI Diavel

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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.

2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited
22 pts
Top on paper
DUCATI Diavel
78 pts

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

Best fit here
2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited
61 pts
DUCATI Diavel
50.4 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited
57.8 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI Diavel
58.8 pts

Sporty riding

2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited
23.1 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI Diavel
69.6 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited
53.1 pts
DUCATI Diavel
51.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited 73.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • DUCATI Diavel 79 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 5.5 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 87 hp (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited) up to 168 hp (DUCATI Diavel).
  • Torque spans 126 Nm (DUCATI Diavel) up to 160 Nm (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited).
  • Weight spans 211 kg (DUCATI Diavel) to 423 kg (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited).
  • Displacement spans 1000 cc (DUCATI Diavel) to 1100 cc (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited).
Specification HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited DUCATI Diavel
Brand HARLEY DAVIDSON DUCATI
Model HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited DUCATI Diavel
Engine size Above 1000cc 1000cc
Power 87hp 168hp
Torque 160nm. 126nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 423kg 211kg
Front brake Dual floating rotors, 32 mm, 4-piston fixed Disc 320mm (double) (ABS)
Rear brake Fixed rotor, 32 mm, 4-piston fixed Disc 260mm (ABS)
Seat height (cm) 73.5cm 79cm
Front tyre Dunlop BW 130/70B18 63H 120/70ZR17 Diablo Rosso 3
Rear tyre Dunlop BW 180/55B18 80H 240/45ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 49 mm Dual Bending Valve 50mm fully adjustable
Rear suspension Premium standard height hand-adjustable rear suspension Monoshock fully adjustable
Motorcycle type Chopper – Cruiser Chopper – Cruiser
Top speed 210km/h 245km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 22.7 L – 6.3 L/100km 20 L – 6.4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $32499 $26995
Brand price lists View HARLEY DAVIDSON price list View DUCATI price list
Extra features

-Full Color TFT, Bluetooth, USB, ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (ELB), VEHICLE HOLD CONTROL (VHC), TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

-CORNERING ENHANCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (C-ABS), CORNERING ENHANCED ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (C-ELB),

-CORNERING DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (C-DSCS), CORNERING ENHANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (C-TCS)

-Driving mode, -Power mode -Traction control, -Wheelie Control -Cruise Control, TFT screen -Departure control and assistant

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2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited vs 2023 DUCATI Diavel: listed specifications

The 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited and 2023 DUCATI Diavel differ on the listed specifications: the Road Glide Limited has more displacement and torque, and the Diavel has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Road Glide Limited has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

Diavel has a clear listed power advantage (168 hp vs 87 hp).

Torque

Road Glide Limited has a clear listed torque advantage (160 Nm vs 126 Nm).

Listed top speed

Diavel has a clear listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 210 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Diavel is notably lighter on the listed weight (211 kg vs 423 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Diavel is listed higher (79 cm) than Road Glide Limited (73.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited vs DUCATI Diavel?

DUCATI Diavel is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited.

Which has more horsepower, HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited or DUCATI Diavel?

DUCATI Diavel has 168 hp compared with 87 hp on the HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited.

Which is lighter, HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited or DUCATI Diavel?

DUCATI Diavel is lighter at 211 kg vs 423 kg for HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited.

Which is better, HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Limited or DUCATI Diavel?

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.