DucatiSuperSport950vsHarley-DavidsonSportsterS

Ducati Super Sport 950 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pillion Grabrail, Radial Tyres

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
  Hazard Warning Indicator	All Variants
  Pillion Grabrail	All Variants
  Radial Tyres	All Variants
  Side Stand Alarm	All Variants
  Turn Signal	LED All Variants	LED
  Slipper Clutch	All Variants
  Traction Control System	All Variants

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Front Storage Box, Geo Fencing

  Average Speed Indicator	All Variants
  Call/SMS Alerts	All Variants
  Low Battery Indicator	All Variants
  Low Oil Indicator	All Variants
  Pillion Footrest	All Variants
  Riding Modes	3 All Variants	3
  GPS & Navigation	All Variants
  Distance to Empty Indicator	All Variants
  Engine Kill Switch	All Variants
  Instrument Console	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Seat Style	Single 1 Variant Split Seat 1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Start Type	Self Start All Variants	Self Start
  USB Charger Port	All Variants

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System, Front Suspension Preload Adjuster, Front Tyre Pressure (Rider), Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS All Variants	Dual Channel ABS
  Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	All Variants
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 All Variants	36
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 All Variants	36
  Front Wheel Size	R17 All Variants	R17
  Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	All Variants
  Wheel Type	Alloy All Variants	Alloy
  Front Suspension	Fulladjustabl43musMarzocchfork Fulladjustabl4m?hlinforwitTitreatment	4minverteforwitcompression
  Rear Suspension	Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs moNoshock Fully adjustable ?hlins single shock with integrated gas tank	Linkage-mounted& piggyback moNoshock with compression& rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
  Front Brake	Disc All Variants	Disc
  Rear Brake	Disc All Variants	Disc

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• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern, Spark Plugs, Engine Capacity, Engine Type

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up All Variants	1 Down 5 Up
  Spark Plugs	All Variants
  Engine Capacity	937 cc All Variants	1252 cc
  Engine Type	L-Twin cylinder& 4 valve per cylinder& Desmodromic& liquid cooled All Variants	Revolution® Max 1250T
  No. of Cylinders	2 All Variants	2
  Top Speed	299 kmph All Variants	194 kmph
  Bore x Stroke	94 mm x 67.5 mm All Variants	105 mm x 72.3 mm
  Cooling type	Liquid Cooled All Variants	Liquid Cooled
  Max Power	108.62 bhp @ 9000 rpm All Variants	120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
  Max Torque	93 Nm @ 6500 rpm All Variants	125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
  Number of Gears	6 Speed All Variants	6 Speed

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• Instrumentation

  Riding Modes Switch, Touch Screen Display, Gear Indicator, Tachometer

  Riding Modes Switch	All Variants
  Gear Indicator
  Tachometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Speedometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Odometer	Digital All Variants	Digital

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Width, Engine Oil Capacity, Seat Height, Length

  Width	745 mm	843 mm
  Engine Oil Capacity	3.35 Litres All Variants	4.49 Litres
  Seat Height	810 mm All Variants	765 mm
  Length	Data Not Available	2270 mm
  Ground Clearance	Data Not Available	90 mm
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	Data Not Available	225 kg

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• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights, LED headlight

  Daytime Running Lights	All Variants
  LED headlight	All Variants

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• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  2 Years/Unlimited kms

  2 Years/ Unlimited kms

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• Pros & Cons

  Pros, Cons

  Pros	Comfortable ergonomics compared to traditional superbikes Smooth and tractable 937cc V-twin engine (~110 hp, 93 Nm) Stable handling with confidence-inspiring dynamics Good balance of sportiness and touring ability Premium Ducati design and build quality	Powerful 1252cc Revolution Max engine (120 hp, 125 Nm) Surprisingly agile and fun handling for a cruiser Advanced electronics including ride modes, traction control, and TFT display Modern design with strong road presence Lightweight feel compared to traditional Harleys
  Cons	Expensive for the performance it offers Not as powerful as litre-class or track-focused rivals Some features feel basic for the price Heat and low-speed behaviour can be slightly tricky Not ideal for hardcore track use	Small 11.8-litre fuel tank limits range Firm suspension reduces comfort on bad roads Ground clearance is low (~90 mm), can scrape Expensive for the segment Not a traditional Harley feel (may not suit purists)

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Ducati Super Sport 950Harley-Davidson Sportster S

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Ducati Super Sport 950

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