2023 Ducati Panigale V4 R vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 Ducati Panigale V4 R 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, rearward-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder
Power
174 kW / 237 hp @ 15500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
193.5 kg / 426.5 lbs 188.5 kg / 415.5 lbs with full racing exhaust
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
Year20232025
Make Model-Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.4 Single seat765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1471 mm / 57.9 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height-1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length-2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width-840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Wet Weight (kg)193.5 kg228
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.49 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight193.5 kg / 426.5 lbs 188.5 kg / 415.5 lbs with full racing exhaust228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power174 kW / 237 hp @ 15500 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque-126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, rearward-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinderFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke81 x 48.4 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio14.0:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 5-
Exhaust4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 4 lambda probes2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies with aerodynamic valves. Variable length intake systemElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulically controlled slipper dry clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder.Mechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42Belt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 36/15 2nd 34/17 3rd 33/19 4th 32/21 5th 30/22 6th 27/221st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary DriveStraight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / DriveSix-speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 26 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum alloy Front Frame with optimized stiffnessesStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontFully adjustable 43 mm Öhlins NPX 25/30 pressurized fork with TiN treatment43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearFully adjustable Öhlins TTX 36 unit with hydraulic spring preload adjusterLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake24,5°30°
SeatSingle seat-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Electronics
Equipment / FeaturesRacing style handle grips, Chain guard, Carbon fiber front mudguard, Carbon fiber heatshield, Carbon fiber wings, Billet aluminum steering stem with bike number, High-flow air filter, Machined mirror block-off plates*, License plate mount removal plug*, Ducati Data Analyser+ (DDA+) with GPS module | Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO 2, Auto tyre calibration, Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED-
Safety EquipmentRiding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Auto tyre calibration-
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationLast generation digital unit with 5in TFT colour display-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema, (M4.30) 4-piston callipers. Self bleeding master cylinderSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS EVOSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSBosch Cornering ABS EVOStandard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - FrontPirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - RearPirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/60 ZR17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
WheelsMarchesini three-spokes forged aluminum alloyAluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17 in-
Wheels - Rear6.00 x 17 in-