Ducati Diavel V4 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Diavel V4 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Ducati Diavel V4: 168 hp @ 10,750 rpm hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Diavel V4
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
168 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
126 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
168 hp @ 10,750 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
126 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Diavel V4
8.5/10
"An exotic muscle cruiser that genuinely delivers on every expensive promise."
Pros
+Thunderous V4 engine delivery
+Surprisingly agile for size
+Premium electronics suite included
Cons
−Desmo services eye-wateringly expensive
−Heavy below 30mph
−Limited used stock available
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
7.5/10
"A charismatic city scramblers that demands realistic expectations about range and comfort."
Pros
+Bulletproof Sportster engine reliability
+Parts availability everywhere
+Genuinely stunning visual presence
Cons
−Tiny tank, terrible range
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Many dropped examples exist
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