Harley-davidson Sportster S vs Ducati Diavel V4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Sportster S vs Ducati Diavel V4. Harley-davidson Sportster S: 121 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Sportster S
Ducati Diavel V4
Horsepower (hp)
121 hp
168 hp
Torque (Nm)
127 Nm
126 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
218 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
121 hp @ 7,500 rpm
168 hp @ 10,750 rpm
Torque
127 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
126 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not publish an official figure)
270 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
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 Sportster S
7.5/10
"The most exciting Harley in decades, but buy one carefully."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is exceptional
+Handles nothing like old Sportsters
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Ergonomics punish taller riders
−Early battery and software gremlins
−Limited aftermarket compared to others
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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