2015 Ducati 1299 Panigale vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 Ducati 1299 Panigale 2015 Ducati 1299 Panigale

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 90° °L° twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder.
Power
150.8 kW / 205 hp @ 10500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
190.5 kg / 420 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20152025
Make ModelDucati 1299 PanigaleHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height830 mm / 32.7 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1437 mm / 56.57 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1130 mm / 44.1 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2060 mm / 81.1 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width-840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)190.5 228
Dry Weight (kg)166.5221
Dry Weight166.5 kg / 367 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight190.5 kg / 420 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power150.8 kW / 205 hp @ 10500 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque144.6 Nm / 14.7 kgf-m / 106.7 lb-ft @ 8750 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1285 cc / 78.4 cub in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 90° °L° twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder. Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke116 x 60.8 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.6:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 3-
Exhaust2-1-2 titanium system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers with aluminium end caps2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionMitsubishi EFI, twin injectors per cylinder, full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodiesElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionDigital CDI-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchSlipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic controlMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain 525; front sprocket 15, rear sprocket 39Belt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 37/15 / 2nd 30/16 / 3rd 27/18 / 4th 25/20 / 5th 24/22 / 6th 23/241st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary DriveStraight cut gears, ratio 1.77:1Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed with Ducati Quick Shift6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeMonocoque aluminumStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontMarzocchi 50 mm pressurised and fullly adjustable USD fork with hard anodized aluminium lightweight slider43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearFully adjustable Sachs unit. Adjustable linkage: progressive flat, aluminium single sided swingarmLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake24°30°
Steering Lock48°-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail96 mm / 3.78 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.72 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.12 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Electronics
Electronics PackageDTC, DQS up/down, EBC, Riding Modes, DWC, Ride-by-Wire, Cornering ABS, auto tyre and final ratio calibration-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 330 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc EVO M50 4-piston calipers with cornering ABS Bosch 9.1 MPSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 245 mm disc 2 piston caliper with cornering ABSSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear200/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - Front3-Y spoke light alloy 3.50" x 17"-
Wheels - Rear3-Y spoke light alloy 6.00" x 17"-