2020 Ducati Diavel 1260 S vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 Ducati Diavel 1260 S 2020 Ducati Diavel 1260 S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, Testastretta DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing), 90° L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, dual spark
Power
159 hp / 117 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
244 kg / 538 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
315 kg / 694 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20202025
Make ModelDucati Diavel 1260 SHarley Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117
Dimensions
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 inUnladen 675 mm / 26.6 in Laden 658 mm / 25.9 in
Wheelbase1600 mm / 63.0 in1650 mm / 65 in
Ground Clearance-125 mm / 4.9 in
Height-1120 mm / 44.1 in
Length-2365 mm / 93.1 in
Width-965 mm / 40.0 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)214303
Wet Weight (kg)244 315
Dry Weight214 kg / 481 lbs303 kg / 668 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal18.9 Litres / US 5.0 gal
Wet Weight244 kg / 538 lbs315 kg / 694 lbs
Performance
Max Power159 hp / 117 kW @ 9500 rpm77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm
Max Torque128.9 Nm / 95 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm171 Nm / 126 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1262 cc / 77 cu-in1923 cc / 117 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, Testastretta DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing), 90° L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, dual sparkFour stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke106 x 71.5 mm103.5 x 114.3 in
Compression Ratio13.0:110.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledAir cooled
EmissionsEuro4-
ExhaustStainless steel pipes and single muffler with twin tail pipes, Catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes2-into-2 staggered, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection system, Øeq 56 mm elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire systemElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionElectronicSingle-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Lubrication-Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchSlipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic controlMechanical, 10 plate wet, assist & conventional
Final DriveChain, Front sprocket Z15, Rear sprocket Z43Belt, 32/66 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 22/251st 9.311 / 2nd 6.454 / 3rd 4.793 / 4th 3.882 / 5th 3.307 / 6th 2.79
Primary DriveStraight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1Chain, 34/46 ratio
Transmission / Drive6-Speed6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel trellis frameMild steel, tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged fender supports
Suspension - Front48 mm USD Öhlins adjustable fork, TiN treatmentDual bending valve 49mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps, dual rate spring, "beer can" covers
Suspension - RearÖhlins fully adjustable monoshock, Aluminium casted single-sided swingarmHidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock, 43mm stroke, hydraulic preload adjustment
Lean Angle-25.6°
Rake27°30°
Swingarm-Mild steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions, MIG welded, removable belt spacer
Trail120 mm / 4.7 in104 mm / 4.1 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear110 mm / 4.33 in86 mm / 3.4 in
Electronics
Equipment / FeaturesÖhlins fully adjustable suspension, Ducati Quick Shift up/down Evo (DQS), Cruise control, Ducati Power Launch Evo (DPL), Hands-Free, Backlit handlebar switches, 3.5″ TFT colour display, Full LED lighting system, Daytime Running | Safety Equipment Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack (Cornering ABS Evo, Ducati Traction Control Evo DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control Evo (DWC), Cruise control, Ducati Power Launch Evo (DPL), Hands-Free, Backlit handlebar switches, 3.5″ TFT colour display, Full LED lighting system, Self cancelling turn indicators-
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation3.5 in TFT colour display and dedicated warning light display-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, Radially mounted Brembo monobloc 4-piston M4.32 callipers, PR18/19 radial master cylinder2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston fixed caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc, 2-piston Brembo floating calliperSingle 292mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSCornering ABS EvoStandard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II160/60R18,70V,BW
Tyres - Rear240/45 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II240/40R18,79V,BW
WheelsLight alloy, casted and machined,Machined, Lakester cast aluminum
Wheels - Front3.50 x 1718 x 4,5 in
Wheels - Rear8.00 x 1718 x 8.0 in