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Ducati Hypermotard 950 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Ducati Hypermotard 950 or Harley-Davidson Sportster S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Hypermotard 950 and Sportster S. Ducati Hypermotard 950 Price starts at Rs.16.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for RVE and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs.15.54 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Ducati Hypermotard 950 is 2 cylinder, 937 cc Engine can generate 112.4 bhp @ 9000 rpm power whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a 2 cylinder, 1252 cc Engine can generate 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Hypermotard 950 provides a mileage of 19.6 kmpl (base model), and Sportster S has a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model). Ducati Hypermotard 950 is available in 3 colours & 2 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.

Hypermotard 950 vs Sportster S

Key HighlightsDucati Hypermotard 950Harley-Davidson Sportster S
PriceRs.16.00 LakhRs.15.54 Lakh
Engine Capacity937 cc1252 cc
Power112.4 bhp @ 9000 rpm120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range19.6 kmpl20 kmpl
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Ducati Hypermotard 950 RVE bike
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Rs. 16.00 Lakh
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Rs. 15.54 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Hypermotard 950 specificationsSportster S specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
18.31 Lakh
17.78 Lakh
User Rating
3.5
4.6
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 Litres
11.8 Litres
Engine Displacement
937 cc
1252 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Hypermotard 950 Brakes, Suspension & TyresSportster S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
17
16
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Calliper Type
Front - 4 Piston Caliper
Front- 4 Piston Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
Marzocchi aluminum fully adjustable, upside-down 45mm
43 mm inverted fork with compression
Rear Suspension
Progressive linkage with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping Sachs monoshock
Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - ZR17
160/70 - R17
Rear Tyre Size
180/55 - ZR17
180/70 - R16
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
245 mm
260 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
checkYes
checkYes

Instrumentation

Hypermotard 950 InstrumentationSportster S Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch
1
1
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Body & Suspension

Hypermotard 950 Body & SuspensionSportster S Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel tubular trellis with 34 mm main tubes
High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame

Engine & Transmission

Hypermotard 950 Engine & TransmissionSportster S Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
937 cc
1252 cc
Engine Type
Testastretta 11?& L-Twin cylinder& 4 valve per cylinder& Desmodromic& liquid cooled& magnesium head covers& hydraulic clutch command
Revolution® Max 1250T
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
-
0.144 kwh
Range
284 km/charge
236 km/charge
Top Speed
316 kmph
194 kmph
Max Torque
96 Nm @ 7250 rpm
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Max Power
112.4 bhp @ 9000 rpm
120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Fuelling
-
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Liquid Colled
Liquid Cooled
Bore x Stroke
94 x 67.5
105 mm x 72.3 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
19.6 kmpl
20 kmpl
Number of Gears
6 Speed
6 Speed

Comfort & Convenience

Hypermotard 950 Comfort & ConvenienceSportster S Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
Sport, Touring and Urban
Sport, Road and Rain
Low Battery Indicator
1
1
Average Speed Indicator
1
-
Pillion Footrest
1
-
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Engine Kill Switch
checkYes
-
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Side Stand Indicator
-
No
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

Hypermotard 950 SafetySportster S Safety
Radial Tyres
1
1
Hazard Warning Switch
1
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
1
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Hypermotard 950 Dimensions & CapacitySportster S Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2145 mm
2270 mm
Width
900 mm
843 mm
Height
1155 mm
1089 mm
Wheelbase
1493 mm
1520 mm
Ground Clearance
215 mm
90 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 Litres
11.8 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
4.49 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Cruiser
Unladden/Kerb Weight
200 kg
225 kg
Seat Height
870 mm
765 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Hypermotard 950 Entertainment & CommunicationSportster S Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
-
checkYes

Pros & Cons

Hypermotard 950 Pros & ConsSportster S Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Handles quite well in spite of the bulk
  • Has a linear torque delivery
  • Very comfortable even on long journeys
Cons
  • Refinement could have been a bit better
  • Not very easy to use in city conditions
  • Riders above 6 ft tall might complain of tight rider's triangle
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Detailed Comparison of Ducati Hypermotard 950 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Transmission

Ducati Hypermotard 950 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Sportster S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Ducati Hypermotard 950 has a 14.5 Litres fuel tank with 1155 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Sportster S has 1089 mm seat height and 11.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Ducati Hypermotard 950 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Owner Reviews

  • Hypermotard 950 Review
  • Sportster S Review
    • A
      Abhinash
      1 Year ago
      Review for Ducati Hypermotard 950
      3.5
      Very good bike and quality is also good but high maintainance
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    • ST
      Sachin Thakur
      11 Apr 2024
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      5.0
      Package of power and performance excellent acceleration and control Provides a comfortable riding experience. With all these features I can say surely it's an price worth it.
      Like
    • KC
      K Chandan
      6 Month ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      5.0
      It has a powerful performance and aggressive design
      Likes (1)
    • KS
      Kundan Singh
      7 Month ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      5.0
      Good looking bike and smooth running on road Good
      Like
    • SR
      Sikander Rao
      2 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      4.0
      I have test driven every Harley Davidson bike and Sportster S has made a mark on me.Does sound incredible,engine is too smooth and refined.If you have 12 to 13 Lacs budget then this is the bike for you.
      Likes (6)
    • AS
      Ajay Sehgal
      2 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      4.2
      The best thing that I like is it gets bluetooth and navigations as it comes loaded with top tech electronics.
      Likes (2)
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    Ducati Hypermotard 950 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Ducati Hypermotard 950?
    The on-road price of Ducati Hypermotard 950 is Rs. 18.31 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S?
    The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is Rs. 17.78 Lakh in New Delhi.