Ducati Xdiavel vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Xdiavel vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Ducati Xdiavel: 156 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 236 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Xdiavel
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
156 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
129 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
236 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
156 hp @ 9,500 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
129 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
236 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Xdiavel
8.0/10
"The best power cruiser available, if your wallet survives ownership."
Pros
+Engine is absolutely sensational
+Surprisingly capable through corners
+Aggressive, distinctive visual presence
Cons
−Valve service costs hurt badly
−Long-distance comfort disappoints
−Service history gaps are common
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
Top 10 Accessories
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