Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2016 vs. Ducati XDiavel S 2016

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2016

Ducati XDiavel S 2016

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2016 compared to Ducati XDiavel S 2016

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2016

Ducati XDiavel S 2016

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2016

Ducati XDiavel S 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	106 mm
Stroke	Stroke	72 mm	Stroke	71.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	122 HP	Engine power	156 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	128.9 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	13
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,247 ccm	Displacement	1,262 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	240 mm	Rear tyre width	240 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	40 %	Rear tyre height	45 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,702 mm	Wheelbase	1,615 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	675 mm	Seat Height	755 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	302 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	247 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX vs Ducati XDiavel S

Price Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX

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