Ducati Monster 796 2014 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Ducati Monster 796 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Overview - Ducati Monster 796 2014 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Ducati Monster 796 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

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Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 796 2014 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Ducati Monster 796 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Ducati Monster 796 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	72.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	87 HP	Engine power	122 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	12
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	2	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	803 ccm	Displacement	1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	160 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,114 mm	Length	2,265 mm
Height	Height	1,079 mm	Height	1,089 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	755 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 796 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

The Sportster S returns to the tradition of this model series - yes, it really used to be about sport! That's why the latest American creation, with its 122 hp and 125 Nm of torque, doesn't want to be a cruiser, but instead is almost classless in its pursuit of customers. What is on offer is a wonderful poser bike that is surprisingly easy to ride. The single-disc brake at the front works well and the fat 160 front tyre steers better than you would expect. Only the hard suspension makes the rider suffer on longer distances - which of course doesn't matter at all in front of the ice cream parlour. Electronics and safety are top-notch, which mitigates the tidy price for true fans.

Powerful, refined engine

brakes very good for a single-disc system

full electronics package with cornering ABS and lean angle-dependent traction control

Chassis really hard

turn-in behaviour somewhat unwilling due to wide front tyre