2020 Ducati Panigale V4 S vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 Ducati Panigale V4 S 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 S

Sport

Engine
N/A
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg / 430 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
Year20202025
Make Model-Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height-765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase-1520 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)-221
Wet Weight (kg)195 228
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.3 US gal / 3.9 Imp gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight195 kg / 430 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power-121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque-126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement-1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke-105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio-12.0:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
Exhaust4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 2 lambda probes2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
Starter-Electric
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutchMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final Drive-Belt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 38/14 2nd 36/17 3rd 33/19 4th 32/21 5th 30/22 6th 30/241st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO6 Speed
Chassis
Frame Type-Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front-43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearFully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode. Aluminium single-sided swingarmLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake-30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Electronics
Equipment / FeaturesLast generation digital unit with 5" TFT colour display Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO with Ohlins suspension and steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Lithium-ion battery, Auto-off indicators, Marchesini aluminium forged wheels, Racing style handle grips-
Safety EquipmentRiding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Auto tyre calibration-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front-Single 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS EVOSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front-160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear-180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - Front3-spoke forged aluminium alloy 3.50" x 17"-
Wheels - Rear3-spoke forged aluminium alloy 6.00" x 17"-