2014 Ducati 899 Panigale vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2014 Ducati 899 Panigale 2014 Ducati 899 Panigale

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 90°°L°twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder.
Power
109 kW / 148 hp @ 10750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
193 kg / 425.5 lbs
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
Year20142025
Make ModelDucati 899 PanigaleHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height830 mm / 32.48 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1426 mm / 56.14 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1100 mm / 43.31in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2075 mm / 81.69in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width-840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)193 228
Dry Weight (kg)169221
Dry Weight169 kg / 372.5 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight193 kg / 425.5 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power109 kW / 148 hp @ 10750 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque99 Nm / 10.1 kgf-m / 73 ft-lb @ 9000 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement899 cc / 54.9 cu in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 90°°L°twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder. Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke100 x 57.2 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 3 compliant-
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionMitsubishi electronic fuel injection system. Single injector per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies.Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionDigital CDI-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchClutch Wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic controlMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain 520; Front Sprocket 15; Rear Sprocket 44Belt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 37/15 / 2nd 30/16 / 3rd27/18 / 4th 25/20 / 5th 24/22 / 6th 23/24.1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary DriveStraight cut gears, Ratio 1.77:1Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeMonocoque aluminumStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontFully adjustable BPF Showa forks, 43 mm chromed inner tubes43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearFully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum double-sided swingarmLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake24°30°
Steering Angle52°-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail96 mm / 3.78 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.12 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Electrical Systems
Electrical System2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers with alumimum outer sleeves-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M4.32 4-piston calipers with ABSSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper with 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 - Front120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear180/60 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - Front10-spoke light alloy 3.50" x 17"-
Wheels - Rear10 spokes light alloy 5.50" x 17"-