Ducati Monster vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Harley Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs. 16.49 Lakh which is Rs. 3.54 Lakh costlier than base model of Ducati Monster priced at Rs. 12.95 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Ducati Monster is 18.9 kmpl whereas the mileage of Harley Davidson Sportster S is 19.6 kmpl. In technical specifications, Ducati Monster is powered by 937 cc engine , while Harley Davidson Sportster S is powered by 1252 cc engine. Ducati Monster is available in 2 different colours while Harley Davidson Sportster S comes with 4 colours. The Comparison Ducati Monster vs Harley Davidson Sportster S can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Monster vs Sportster S

Key Highlights Monster STDSportster S STD
Engine Type Testatretta 11°, V2 - 90°, 4 valves per cylinder, desmodromic valvetrain, liquid cooled Revolution® Max 1250T
Max Power 111.4 PS @ 9250 rpm 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm

Monster vs Sportster S Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati Monster STDHarley Davidson Sportster S STD
Rating
7 reviews
27 reviews
Brand Name Ducati Harley Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.95 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 16.49 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Testatretta 11°, V2 - 90°, 4 valves per cylinder, desmodromic valvetrain, liquid cooled Revolution® Max 1250T
Max Power 111.4 PS @ 9250 rpm 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Monster Colors
Harley Davidson Sportster S Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 35,457 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 45,149 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 38,161 Monster Insurance Rs. 43,717 Sportster S Insurance
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Engine Type
Testatretta 11°, V2 - 90°, 4 valves per cylinder, desmodromic valvetrain, liquid cooled
Revolution® Max 1250T
Engine Displacement
937 cc
1252 cc
Max Power
111.4 PS @ 9250 rpm
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
93 Nm @ 6500 rpm
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
94 mm
105 mm
Stroke
67.5 mm
72.3 mm
No Of Cylinders
...
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.3:1
12.0:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Braking (60-0 kmph)
16.09m
...
Braking (80-0 kmph)
28.13m
...
Braking (100-0 kmph)
44.33m
...
Mileage (Overall)
18.9 kmpl
19.6 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-180/55-17
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Make
...
Pirelli
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
166 kg
221 kg
Seat height
820 mm
765 mm
Wheelbase
1474 mm
1520 mm
Length
...
2270 mm
Ground Clearance
...
90 mm
Fuel Capacity
14 Liters
11.8 Liters
Kerb Weight
188 Kg
228 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
...
Rear Brake Diameter
245 mm
...

Additional Features
Cornering ABS, Wheelie Control, Ducati Power Launch, Dynamic Turn Indicator
ENHANCED LIFT MITIGATION, WHEEL LIFT MITIGATION, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM, RAKE/TRAIL - 30/148 mm
Call/SMS alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Power Modes
...

Cruise Control
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
...
Display
4.3 Inch TFT
4 Inch TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Charging Point
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
Digital
Projector Headlights
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
DRLs
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
2
...

Is Ducati Monster Better Than Harley-Davidson Sportster S?

66% users have chosen Ducati Monster over Harley-Davidson Sportster S in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 52 users have also rated Ducati Monster and Harley-Davidson Sportster S on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Ducati Monster is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and performance in your bike. But Harley-Davidson Sportster S is better on the grounds of comfort, maintenance and features.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Monster Sportster S
Mileage 4.3 3.5
Performance 5.0 4.2
Comfort 4.3 4.6
Maintenance 3.0 3.3
Features 4.3 4.7
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Ducati Monster Vs Harley Davidson Sportster S FAQs

Which bike is best between Ducati Monster vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
As per the users experiences Ducati Monster is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and performance in your bike. But Harley Davidson Sportster S is better on the grounds of comfort, maintenance and features.
Which bike is cheaper Ducati Monster vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
The Ducati Monster is cheaper than Harley Davidson Sportster S by Rs. 3.54 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Monster vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
For the STD version, 937 cc Petrol engine of Monster produces 111.4 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 93 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1252 cc Petrol engine of Sportster S produces 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Ducati Monster has better performance.

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