2018 Ducati Supersport S vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Ducati Supersport S 2018 Ducati Supersport S

Sport

Engine
Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic
Power
82 kW / 110 hp @ 9000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
210 kg / 463lbs
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
Year2017 - 182025
Make ModelDucati Supersport SHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1478 mm / 58.3 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)183221
Wet Weight (kg)210 228
Dry Weight183 kg / 403 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight210 kg / 463lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power82 kW / 110 hp @ 9000 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque96.7 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.3 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement937 cc / 57.2 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailTestastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, DesmodromicFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke94 x 67.5 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.6:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 4-
ExhaustLightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin aluminium mufflers2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection system, 53 mm throttle bodies with full Ride-by-WireElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionElectronic-
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multiplate clutch mechanically operated, self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-runMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 43Belt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 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 1.84:1Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6-Speed6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinder headStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontFully adjustable 48 mm usd Öhlins fork43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearProgressive linkage with adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Aluminium 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
Trail91 mm / 3.6 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear144 mm / 5.7 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationLCD displayRiding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack (Bosch ABS + DTC), RbW, Full-LCD display, Day Time Running Light (DRL), Adjustable windscreen, Ready for Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down and anti-theft system-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 callipers, 4-piston, radial pump with Bosch ABSSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - Rear245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch 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 - FrontPirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - RearPirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
WheelsY shaped, 3-spoke in light alloyAluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17-
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17-