Ducati Desert X
Ducati Desert X
Standard
RM 124,900
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Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Standard
RM 107,900
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Ducati Desert X vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Ducati Desert X and Harley-Davidson Sportster S, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Ducati Desert X priced at RM 124,900 while the Harley-Davidson Sportster S Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 107,900. Comparing the technical specifications, Harley-Davidson Sportster S engine displacement is 1250 while the Ducati Desert X houses a 937 engine.

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Overview: Desert X vs Sportster S

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 937 cc 1250 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp 121 hp

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DP RM 25,000 Installment : RM 1,459 x 84 Months VIEW MAY OFFERS DP RM 21,600 Installment : RM 1,260 x 84 Months VIEW MAY OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.4/5
5 reviews
4.55/5
11 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Feels like a proper adventure partner

    After dabbling occasionally in off-road weekenders and years of riding standard road bikes, I realized in my motorcycling journey I’d hit a...

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    isfahann Sep 01, 2025 for Ducati Desert X
  • Thrives on unfiltered, raw power

    The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is quite different from the lineage created by the brand. It is a fusion of raw power and modern tech that...

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    Stephanie Aug 22, 2025 for Harley-Davidson Sportster S

From The Experts

Things we like

Reduced weight 

Excellent traction control

Comes with 6 riding modes

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Things we don't like

Security features could be more

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 937 cc 1250 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp 121 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 21 L 11.8 L
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate --
Drive Type Chain Drive Belt Drive
Engine Type L-Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, Engine 2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine
Bore X Stroke 94 mm x 67.5 mm --
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhaust Dual Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Emission Control Euro V --
Compression Ratio 13.3:1 --
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Maximum Torque 92 Nm 127 Nm
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
RPM at Maximum Power 9250 rpm 7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm 9000 rpm
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Cruiser
Kerb Weight 223 kg --
Dry Weight 202 kg 221 kg
Seat Height 875 mm --
Wheel Base 1608 mm --
Ground Clearance 250 mm --
Seating Capacity 2 1
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Supply System EFI --

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension USD Fork USD Fork
Rear Suspension Monoshock Monoshock

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size R18 R16
Front Wheel Size R21 R17
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre 150/70 R18 180/70 R16
Front Tyre 90/90 R21 160/70 R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Leg Guards No No
Launch Control No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Riding Modes Street, Road Street, Road Road Road
Back Rest No No
Traction Control Yes Yes
Stability Control Yes --
Side Reflectors -- Yes
Shutter Lock -- No
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital --
Oil Change Indicator Yes No
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Display Screen Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Navigator -- No
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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Body Frame Type Tubular steel trellis Frame Tubular steel trellis Frame --
Side Wings -- No
Chrome Garnish -- Yes

Electrical

Indicator Light No Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Accessory Outlet Yes --
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Seats No No

Brake

Front Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Ducati Desert X vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between Ducati Desert X vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S?

Desert X is priced at RM 124,900 and Sportster S is priced at RM 107,900. Hence Sportster S is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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