DucatiSuperSport950vsHarley-DavidsonSportsterS

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

• Engine & Performance

  Engine Type, Fuel Type, Engine Capacity, Max Power

  Engine Type	L-Twin cylinder& 4 valve per cylinder& Desmodromic& liquid cooled All Variants	Revolution® Max 1250T
  Fuel Type	Petrol All Variants	Petrol
  Engine Capacity	937 cc All Variants	1252 cc
  Max Power	110.12 PS @ 9000 rpm All Variants	122.37 PS @ 7500 rpm
  Max Torque	93 Nm @ 6500 rpm All Variants	125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
  No. of Cylinders	2 All Variants	2
  Bore x Stroke	94 mm x 67.5 mm All Variants	105 mm x 72.3 mm
  Engine Oil Capacity	3.35 Litres All Variants	4.9 Liters Litres
  Number of Gears	6 Speed All Variants	6 Speed
  Max Speed	299 kmph All Variants	194 kmph
  Cooling type	Liquid Cooled All Variants	Liquid Cooled
  Clutch Type	All Variants
  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up All Variants	1 Down 5 Up
  Riding Modes	3 All Variants	3
  Number of Spark Plugs	All Variants

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• Chassis & Suspension

  Chassis/Frame Type, Front Suspension Type, Front Wheel Travel, Rear Suspension

  Chassis/Frame Type	Tubular steel Trellis frame All Variants	High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame
  Front Suspension Type	Fulladjustabl43musMarzocchfork Fulladjustabl4m?hlinforwitTitreatment	4minverteforwitcompression
  Front Wheel Travel	All Variants
  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
  Rear Suspension Travel	All Variants

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• Brakes & Tyres

  Braking System, Front Brake Type, Rear Brake Type, Wheel Size

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS All Variants	Dual Channel ABS
  Front Brake Type	Disc All Variants	Disc
  Rear Brake Type	Disc All Variants	Disc
  Wheel Size	R17 All Variants	R17
  Wheel Type	Alloy All Variants	Alloy
  Tyre Construction Type	All Variants
  Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 All Variants	36
  Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 All Variants	36

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Width, Seat Height, Front Storage Box, Length

  Width	745 mm	843 mm
  Seat Height	810 mm All Variants	765 mm
  Length	Data Not Available	2270 mm mm
  Height	Data Not Available	1089 mm mm
  Wheelbase	Data Not Available	1520 mm
  Ground Clearance	Data Not Available	90 mm mm
  Kerb Weight	Data Not Available	225 kg
  Fuel Tank Capacity	Data Not Available	13.2 Liters Litres

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• Console & App Features

  Instrument Cluster, Touch Screen Display, Speedometer, Tachometer

  Instrument Cluster	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Speedometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Tachometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Gear Status Indicator
  Distance to Empty Indicator	All Variants
  Odometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Average Speed Indicator	All Variants
  Low Battery Indicator	All Variants
  Low Oil Indicator	All Variants
  Hazard Warning Indicator	All Variants
  GPS & Navigation	All Variants
  Call/SMS Alerts	All Variants

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• Rider & Pillion Features

  Seat Style, Start Type, USB Charging Port, Pillion Footrest

  Seat Style	Single 1 Variant Split Seat 1 Variant	Single
  Start Type	Self Start All Variants	Self Start
  USB Charging Port	All Variants
  Pillion Footrest	All Variants
  Pillion Grabrail	All Variants
  Riding Modes Switch	All Variants

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• Safety & Lighting

  Traction Control System, Side Stand Warning Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Headlamps

  Traction Control System	All Variants
  Side Stand Warning Indicator	All Variants
  Engine Kill Switch	All Variants
  Headlamps	All Variants
  Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	All Variants
  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
  Turn Indicators	LED All Variants	LED
  Brake Assist	Data Not Available

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• Warranty

  Standard Warranty

  Standard 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

Which Bike Do You Like More?

Ducati Super Sport 950

Harley-Davidson Sportster S