2021 Ducati Panigale V2 vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 Ducati Panigale V2 2021 Ducati Panigale V2

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, Superquadro, 90° L-twin cylinder, DOHC, Desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder
Power
114 kW / 155 hp @ 10750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
200 kg / 441 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
Year20212025
Make ModelDucati Panigale V2Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height840 mm / 33.1 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1436 mm / 56.5 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height-1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length-2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width-840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)176221
Wet Weight (kg)200 228
Dry Weight176 kg / 388 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight200 kg / 441 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power114 kW / 155 hp @ 10750 rpm 121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque104 Nm / 76.7 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm 126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement955 cc / 58.3 cu in 1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, Superquadro, 90° L-twin cylinder, DOHC, Desmodromic 4 valves 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 Stroke100 x 60.8 mm 105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled Liquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 5-
Exhaust2-1-2-1 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 2 lambda probes2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodiesElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionElectronic -
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
StarterElectric Electric
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinderMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43Belt, 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 Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 26 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeMonocoque AluminiumStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front43mm chromed inner tubes, fully adjustable Showa BPF fork43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearFully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum single-sided swingarmLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake24°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail94 mm / 3.7 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.72 in 92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in 82 mm / 3.2 in
Electronics
Additional EquipmentPassenger seat and footpegs kit-
Equipment / FeaturesDucati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Öhlins steering damper, Auto-off indicators, Lithium-ion battery, Silencer outlet cover in carbon fiber and titanium-
Safety EquipmentRiding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Auto tire calibration-
Electrical Systems
DisplayDigital unit with 4,3 in TFT colour display-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M4.32 4-piston calipers, Self bleeding master cylinder.Single 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - Rear245 mm disc, 2-piston caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSBosch Cornering ABS EVOStandard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear180/60 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels5-spokes light alloyAluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17-
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17-