Ducati 998 S vs Harley-Davidson 11-KR (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 998 Sstacks up against the Harley-Davidson 11-KR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 998 SHarley-Davidson 11-KR
Model year20021915
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower136 hp
Torque101 Nm
Weight187 kg147 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed3-speed
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Ducati 998 S vs Harley-Davidson 11-KR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 998 S and the Harley-Davidson 11-KR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 998 S brings 136 hp in a 187 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson 11-KR counters with its own power figure at 147 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: