Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023 vs. Ducati Monster 797 2018

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023 compared to Ducati Monster 797 2018

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Ducati Monster 797 2018

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Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Ducati Monster 797 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	89 HP	Engine power	73 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	95 Nm	Torque	68.9 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	2
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	975 ccm	Displacement	803 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Kayaba
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	114 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	direct	Shock mount	Deflection
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Sachs
Travel	Travel	76.2 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	60 degree	Rake	66 degree
Trail	Trail	137 mm	Trail	90 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	245 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,545 mm	Wheelbase	1,435 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	705 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	211 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	175 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	221 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	193 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A