Ducati DesertX vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Ducati DesertX Price starts at Rs. 19.59 Lakh which is Rs. 1.54 Lakh costlier than base model of Harley-Davidson Sportster S priced at Rs. 18.05 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Ducati DesertX is 17.8 kmpl whereas the mileage of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is 19.6 kmpl. In technical specifications, Ducati DesertX is powered by 937 cc engine , while Harley-Davidson Sportster S is powered by 1252 cc engine. Ducati DesertX is available in 4 different colours while Harley-Davidson Sportster S comes with 4 colours. The Comparison Ducati DesertX vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

DesertX vs Sportster S

Key Highlights DesertX STDSportster S STD
Engine Type 11° Twin-Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled Revolution™ Max 1250T
Max Power 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm

DesertX vs Sportster S Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati DesertX STDHarley-Davidson Sportster S STD
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Brand Name Ducati Harley-Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.59 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 18.05 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 11° Twin-Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled Revolution™ Max 1250T
Max Power 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati DesertX Colors
Harley Davidson Sportster S Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 53,642 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 49,420 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 46,389 DesertX Insurance Rs. 46,165 Sportster S Insurance
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Valves (per cylinder)
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4
Claimed Top Speed
209 kmph
230 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
11° Twin-Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
Revolution™ Max 1250T
Engine Displacement
937 cc
1252 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
94 mm
105 mm
Stroke
67.5 mm
72.3 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
...
12.0:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
...
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
...
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
17.8 kmpl
19.6 kmpl

Suspension-Front
upside-down Kayaba front fork 230 mm
43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Suspension-Rear
Aluminum swing arm, allows 220 mm of rear wheel travel
Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
...
36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
...
42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
42 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-18
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Make
...
Dunlop
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
210 kg
221 kg
Seat height
865 mm
765 mm
Load carrying capacity
240 kg
...
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
...
1.7 L
Engine Oil Capacity
...
4.5 L
Length*Width*Height
...
2270*840*1089 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1520 mm
Length
...
2270 mm
Ground Clearance
250 mm
90 mm
Height
...
1089 mm
Width
...
840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 L
11.7 L
Kerb Weight
...
228 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
260 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Music control
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 12AH
Projector head light
...
Power Modes
...

Cruise Control
...
Frame Type
New tubular steel trellis frame
High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame
Digital Display Type
...
TFT
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Calls and Messaging
...
Navigation assist
...
Riding Modes
Traction Control
Low battery alert
...
Rear Footpegs
...
Daytime Running Lamps
Additional Features/Information
Engine Brake Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Multimedia System
Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Wheel Lift Mitigation, Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System, Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Enhanced Lift Mitigation
Windscreen
...
Gear Position Indicator
...
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
...
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
...
Digital
Navigation
...

Vehicle Warranty
4 Years
...
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
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Which bike is cheaper Ducati DesertX vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is cheaper than Ducati DesertX by ₹1.54 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati DesertX vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
For the STD version, 937 cc Petrol engine of DesertX produces 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 92 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1252 cc Petrol engine of Sportster S produces 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque

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