Ducati XDiavel S 2016 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy S 2016

Ducati XDiavel S 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy S 2016

Technical Specifications Ducati XDiavel S 2016 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy S 2016

Ducati XDiavel S 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy S 2016

Ducati XDiavel S 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy S 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	101.6 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.5 mm	Stroke	111.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	156 HP	Engine power	92.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	128.9 Nm	Torque	147 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	9.6
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,262 ccm	Displacement	1,801 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	140 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	75 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	240 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	45 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,615 mm	Wheelbase	1,635 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	755 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	247 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	332 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati XDiavel S 2016

The X Diavel S from Ducati can do much more than you give it credit for. It rides nimbly and agilely through wide radii. In tight radii, you need a little pressure on the handlebars, but for a motorbike in this class, it offers unbeatable lean angle freedom. You can ride it sportily at high speeds. High-quality brakes and a great chassis complete this surprisingly agile riding machine. Clearly, the X Diavel S rides at least as well as it looks.

Surprisingly easy to handle on wide radii and also when cornering

high-quality chassis

great brakes

enormous power

high-quality appearance

high lean angle clearance

At high lean angles, significant pressure on the handlebars is necessary

strong set-up torque when braking for corners

compared to other choppers, little torque from the basement.