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Ducati Multistrada 950 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Ducati Multistrada 950 or Harley-Davidson Sportster S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Multistrada 950 and Sportster S. Ducati Multistrada 950 Price starts at Rs.15.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Standard and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs.15.54 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Ducati Multistrada 950 is 2 cylinder, 937 cc Engine can generate 112.8 PS @ 9&000 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, Multistrada 950 provides a mileage of 13 kmpl (base model), and Sportster S has a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model). Ducati Multistrada 950 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.

Multistrada 950 vs Sportster S

Key HighlightsDucati Multistrada 950Harley-Davidson Sportster S
PriceRs.15.49 LakhRs.15.54 Lakh
Engine Capacity937 cc1252 cc
Power112.8 PS @ 9&000 rpm120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range13 kmpl20 kmpl
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Ducati Multistrada 950 Standard bike
Standard
Rs. 15.49 Lakh
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STD
Rs. 15.54 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Multistrada 950 specificationsSportster S specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
17.72 Lakh
17.78 Lakh
User Rating
3.7
4.6
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 Litres
11.8 Litres
Engine Displacement
937 cc
1252 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Multistrada 950 Brakes, Suspension & TyresSportster S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
-
16
Wheel Type
Spoke Wheels
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
1
Front Wheel Size
-
17
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
1
Calliper Type
-
Front- 4 Piston Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Braking System
-
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
48 mm Ohlins Adjustable USD Fork
43 mm inverted fork with compression
Rear Suspension
Fully adjustable Monoshock& Electronic Compression
Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Front Tyre Size
120/70-ZR19
160/70 - R17
Rear Tyre Size
170/60-ZR17
180/70 - R16
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
265 mm
260 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
-
checkYes

Instrumentation

Multistrada 950 InstrumentationSportster S Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch
-
1
Fuel level guage
No
Digital
Tachometer
-
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Body & Suspension

Multistrada 950 Body & SuspensionSportster S Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Tubular steel Trellis frame
High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame

Engine & Transmission

Multistrada 950 Engine & TransmissionSportster S Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
937 cc
1252 cc
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled& Ducati Testastretta& L-Twin Cylinder& 4 Valve Per Cylinder
Revolution® Max 1250T
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.06 kwh
0.144 kwh
Range
-
236 km/charge
Top Speed
233 kmph
194 kmph
Max Torque
96 Nm @ 7750 rpm
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Max Power
112.8 PS @ 9&000 rpm
120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Bore x Stroke
94mm x 67.5mm
105 mm x 72.3 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
13 kmpl
20 kmpl
Number of Gears
6 Speed
6 Speed

Comfort & Convenience

Multistrada 950 Comfort & ConvenienceSportster S Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
-
Sport, Road and Rain
Low Battery Indicator
-
1
Under Seat Storage
-
No
Distance to Empty Indicator
checkYes
-
Engine Kill Switch
checkYes
-
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Side Stand Indicator
checkYes
No
Start Type
Self Start Only
Electric Start

Safety

Multistrada 950 SafetySportster S Safety
Radial Tyres
-
1
Hazard Warning Switch
-
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
-
1
Brake Assist
No
-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel
Dual Channel ABS
Slipper Clutch
checkYes
No
Traction Control System
checkYes
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Multistrada 950 Dimensions & CapacitySportster S Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2280 mm
2270 mm
Width
995 mm
843 mm
Height
820 mm
1089 mm
Wheelbase
1594 mm
1520 mm
Ground Clearance
184 mm
90 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 Litres
11.8 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.4 Litres
4.49 Litres
Body Type
Adventure
Cruiser
Unladden/Kerb Weight
232 kg
225 kg
Seat Height
820-860 mm
765 mm

Entertainment & Communication

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

Pros & Cons

Multistrada 950 Pros & ConsSportster S Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Good for adventures
  • Good power
  • Great design
Cons
  • Gearbox downshift problem
  • Not comfortable seating
  • Uncertain fuel consumption
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Detailed Comparison of Ducati Multistrada 950 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Transmission

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

Dimensions

Ducati Multistrada 950 has a 20 Litres fuel tank with 820 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Sportster S has 1089 mm seat height and 11.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Ducati Multistrada 950 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Owner Reviews

  • Multistrada 950 Review
  • Sportster S Review
    • S
      Sandeep
      1 Year ago
      Review for Ducati Multistrada 950
      3.7
      Perfect bike for long distance touring, high price & spare part not easily available
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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
      8 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 Multistrada 950 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Ducati Multistrada 950?
    The on-road price of Ducati Multistrada 950 is Rs. 17.72 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.