Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011 vs. Ducati Diavel 1200 2013

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011

Ducati Diavel 1200 2013

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011 vs Ducati Diavel 1200 2013

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011

Ducati Diavel 1200 2013

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011 compared to Ducati Diavel 1200 2013

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011

Ducati Diavel 1200 2013

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011

Ducati Diavel 1200 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	76.2 mm	Bore	106 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	67.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	53 HP	Engine power	162 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	3,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	127.5 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	8.9	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Displacement	Displacement	883 ccm	Displacement	1,198.4 ccm

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

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	240 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	45 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,245 mm	Length	2,257 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,542 mm	Wheelbase	1,590 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	760 mm	Seat Height	770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Ducati Diavel 1200 2013

The Ducati Diavel 1200 is a successful prestige object that really leaves no one cold. In the Cromo version, this dignified, elitist flair that defines a Diavel comes across particularly well, without becoming obtrusive or even embarrassing.

Unconventional look

sporty, upright seating position

agile

low weight

dynamic rideability

gentle but powerful brakes.

Chassis worse compared to the competition.