Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Last Updated: October 15, 2026

Ducati Desmo450 MX price starts at Rs. 17.24 Lakh, which is Rs. 81,400 cheaper than the base variant of Harley-Davidson Sportster S, priced at Rs. 18.05 Lakh. On the performance front, the Desmo450 MX uses a 449.6cc engine producing 63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm and the Sportster S a 1252cc engine producing 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Desmo450 MX and Sportster S, the Desmo450 MX is the better pick for affordability, while the Sportster S stands out for performance.

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Desmo450 MX vs Sportster S Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati Desmo450 MXHarley-Davidson Sportster S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.24 LakhRs. 18.05 Lakh
Mileage Not Available19.6 kmpl
Engine 449.6 cc1252 cc
Max power 63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available228 Kg

Desmo450 MX vs Sportster S Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati Desmo450 MX STDHarley-Davidson Sportster S STD
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Brand Name Ducati Harley-Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.24 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 18.05 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Desmodromic Timing System 4 valves DOHC, Hydraulic Tensioner, Semi Dry Sump, Liquid Cooled Revolution™ Max 1250T
Max Power 63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Desmo450 MX Colors
Harley Davidson Sportster S Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Not Available Digital
EMI
Rs. 47,192 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 49,420 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 44,888 Desmo450 MX Insurance Rs. 46,165 Sportster S Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
230 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Desmodromic Timing System 4 valves DOHC, Hydraulic Tensioner, Semi Dry Sump, Liquid Cooled
Revolution™ Max 1250T
Engine Displacement
449.6 cc
1252 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
96 mm
105 mm
Stroke
62.1 mm
72.3 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
12.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
19.6 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Suspension-Front
Showa Upside Down Front Fork Ø 49 mm Fully Adjustable. Outer Tube With Kashima Coating. Wheel Travel - 310 mm
43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Suspension-Rear
Showa Mono Shock, Fully Adjustable, Wheel Travel - 301 mm
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 :-80/100-21 Rear :-110/90-19
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Dunlop
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
104.8 kg
221 kg
Seat height
970 mm
765 mm
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
1494 mm
1520 mm
Length
Not Available
2270 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
90 mm
Height
Not Available
1089 mm
Width
Not Available
840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.2 L
11.7 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
228 Kg
Tail Light
Not Available
LED
Front Brake Size
260 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
260 mm

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

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Aluminium Welded With Cast, Forged and Extruded Parts
High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Ducati Fall Detection
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
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Not Available
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
WiFi
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Not Available
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
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
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Ducati Desmo450 MX Vs Harley Davidson Sportster S FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
The Ducati Desmo450 MX is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Sportster S by ₹81,400.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
For the STD version, 449.6 cc Petrol engine of Desmo450 MX produces 63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm of power and 53.5 Nm @ 7500 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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