Ducati DesertX vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

Harley-Davidson Sportster S price starts at Rs. 18.05 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.54 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Ducati DesertX, priced at Rs. 19.59 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the DesertX offers a claimed 17.8 kmpl, while the Sportster S delivers 19.6 kmpl. On the performance front, the DesertX uses a 937cc engine producing 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm and the Sportster S a 1252cc engine producing 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the DesertX and Sportster S, the Sportster S is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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DesertX vs Sportster S Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati DesertXHarley-Davidson Sportster S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 19.59 LakhRs. 18.05 Lakh
Mileage 17.8 kmpl19.6 kmpl
Engine 937 cc1252 cc
Max power 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available228 Kg

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
Brochure
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Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
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
Not Available
12.0:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
17.8 kmpl
19.6 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

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)
Not Available
36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Dunlop
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
210 kg
221 kg
Seat height
865 mm
765 mm
Load carrying capacity
240 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
1.7 L
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
4.5 L
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2270*840*1089 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1520 mm
Length
Not Available
2270 mm
Ground Clearance
250 mm
90 mm
Height
Not Available
1089 mm
Width
Not Available
840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 L
11.7 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
228 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
260 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 12AH
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
New tubular steel trellis frame
High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Not Available
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

Vehicle Warranty
4 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
Not Available
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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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