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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Low Rider S vs Ducati Diavel V4

Harley-davidson Low Rider S vs Ducati Diavel V4

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Low Rider S vs Ducati Diavel V4. Harley-davidson Low Rider S: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2020+ Milwaukee-Eight 114; note: official HP figures vary by market and are not always published by H-D) hp, 307 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ model) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Harley-davidson Low Rider S Ducati Diavel V4
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
168 hp
Torque (Nm)
161 Nm
126 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
307 kg
218 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2020+ Milwaukee-Eight 114; note: official HP figures vary by market and are not always published by H-D)
168 hp @ 10,750 rpm
Torque
161 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2020+ Milwaukee-Eight 114)
126 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures)
270 km/h
Weight
307 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ model)
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Low Rider S
Harley-davidson Low Rider S
8.5/10

"The best all-round Softail you can buy used today."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 114 pulls hard
+Surprisingly capable handling
+Aggressive aesthetics, not costume jewelry
Cons
Runs genuinely hot in traffic
Rear tire wears fast
Premium used pricing still stings
Ducati Diavel V4
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

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Hi-Output 2-into-1 Exhaust Harley FXLRS
Vance & Hines · Exhaust System
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Akrapovic Slip-On Line Titanium Ducati Diavel V4
Akrapovič · Exhaust System
Akrapovic Slip-On Line Titanium Ducati Diavel V4
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PUIG Batwing Faring Windshield Harley FXLRS
PUIG · Windshield
PUIG Batwing Faring Windshield Harley FXLRS
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R&G Racing Aero Frame Sliders Ducati Diavel V4
R&G · Frame Sliders
R&G Racing Aero Frame Sliders Ducati Diavel V4
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Viking Swing Arm Leather Saddlebags Harley Softail
Viking Bags · Saddlebags
Viking Swing Arm Leather Saddlebags Harley Softail
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PUIG Touring Windscreen Ducati Diavel V4
PUIG · Windshield
PUIG Touring Windscreen Ducati Diavel V4
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SW-Motech Legend Gear Engine Guard Harley FXLRS
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
SW-Motech Legend Gear Engine Guard Harley FXLRS
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Evotech Performance Tail Tidy Ducati Diavel V4
Evotech · Tail Tidy
Evotech Performance Tail Tidy Ducati Diavel V4
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Memphis Shades Detachable Sissy Bar Harley Softail
Memphis Shades · Sissy Bar
Memphis Shades Detachable Sissy Bar Harley Softail
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Evotech Engine Case Cover Guard Ducati Diavel V4
Evotech · Crash Protection
Evotech Engine Case Cover Guard Ducati Diavel V4
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