Ducati Formula 73 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Last Updated: October 24, 2026

Harley-Davidson Sportster S price starts at Rs. 18.05 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.95 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Ducati Formula 73, priced at Rs. 20.00 Lakh. On the performance front, the Formula 73 uses a 803cc engine producing 73 PS @ 8250 rpm and the Sportster S a 1252cc engine producing 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Formula 73 and Sportster S, the Sportster S is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Formula 73 vs Sportster S Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati Formula 73Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 20.00 LakhRs. 18.05 Lakh
Mileage Not Available19.6 kmpl
Engine 803 cc1252 cc
Max power 73 PS @ 8250 rpm122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available228 Kg

Formula 73 vs Sportster S Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati Formula 73 STDHarley-Davidson Sportster S STD
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Brand Name Ducati Harley-Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 18.05 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled Revolution™ Max 1250T
Max Power 73 PS @ 8250 rpm 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Formula 73 Colors
Harley Davidson Sportster S Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Front:- 17 Inch, Rear:- 17 Inch Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Not Available Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 54,759 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 49,420 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 46,984 Formula 73 Insurance Rs. 44,142 Sportster S Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
230 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
bs6.2
Engine Type
L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled
Revolution™ Max 1250T
Engine Displacement
803 cc
1252 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
73 PS @ 8250 rpm
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
65.2 Nm @ 7000 rpm
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
88 mm
105 mm
Stroke
66 mm
72.3 mm
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
2
Drive Type
Chain
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11,0:1
12.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

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

Suspension-Front
Upside down Kayaba 41 mm fork
43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Suspension-Rear
Kayaba rear shock, pre-load adjustable
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:- 120/70, Rear:- 180/55
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Wheel Size
Front:- 17 Inch, Rear:- 17 Inch
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
183 kg
221 kg
Seat height
808 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
1434 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
14.5 L
11.7 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
228 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
330 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
245 mm
260 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
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
Tubular steel Trellis
High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame
Digital Display Type
Coloured TFT
TFT
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
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
Bosch CorneringABS
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
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Scrambler Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Not Available
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
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 Formula 73 Vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Ducati Formula 73 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S?
The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is cheaper than Ducati Formula 73 by ₹1.95 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Formula 73 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S?
For the STD version, 803 cc Petrol engine of Formula 73 produces 73 PS @ 8250 rpm of power and 65.2 Nm @ 7000 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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