DUCATI Diavel vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster
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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 Sportster 76.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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 121 hp (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster) up to 168 hp (DUCATI Diavel).
- Torque spans 125 Nm (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster) up to 126 Nm (DUCATI Diavel).
- Weight spans 211 kg (DUCATI Diavel) to 221 kg (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (DUCATI Diavel) to 1100 cc (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster).
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| Specification | DUCATI Diavel | HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | DUCATI Diavel | HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster |
| Engine size | 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 168hp | 121hp |
| Torque | 126nm. | 125nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 211kg | 221kg |
| Front brake | Disc 320mm (double) (ABS) | radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper, single rotor, floating, tower- mounted |
| Rear brake | Disc 260mm (ABS) | floating, single piston caliper, solid uniform expansion rotor |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 76.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 Diablo Rosso 3 | Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, radial 160/70R17 73V |
| Rear tyre | 240/45ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 | Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, radial 180/70R16 77V |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 50mm fully adjustable | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock fully adjustable | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Chopper – Cruiser |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 210km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 20 L – 6.4 L/100km | 11.8 L – 5.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $26995 | $15500 |
| 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 |
-Color TFT, HANDS-FREE MOBILE PHONE - VIA BLUETOOTH, VOICE RECOGNITION LANGUAGES: PHONE FUNCTIONS ONLY -TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS), DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS) -TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS), WHEEL LIFT MITIGATION -CORNERING ENHANCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (C-ABS),CORNERING ENHANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (C-TCS) -CORNERING DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (C-DSCS), ENHANCED LIFT MITIGATION -Forward riding position, Forward foot controls, Infotainment |
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2023 DUCATI Diavel vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Diavel and 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster are closely matched in torque, while the Diavel has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the Sportster has more displacement.
Engine displacement
Sportster has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Diavel has a clear listed power advantage (168 hp vs 121 hp).
Torque
Diavel and Sportster have very similar listed torque (126 Nm vs 125 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 has a modest listed weight advantage (211 kg vs 221 kg). Sportster has a lower listed seat height (76.5 cm vs 79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while torque remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Diavel vs HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster?
DUCATI Diavel is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Diavel or HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster?
DUCATI Diavel has 168 hp compared with 121 hp on the HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Diavel or HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster?
DUCATI Diavel is lighter at 211 kg vs 221 kg for HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster.
Which is better, DUCATI Diavel or HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster?
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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