Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo vs Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismostacks up against the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Multistrada 1200 S GranturismoHarley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T
Model year20142018
Price$12,695
Engine1198 cc1202 cc
Horsepower150 hp68 hp
Torque125 Nm96 Nm
Weight217 kg263 kg
Seat height34 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Single disc. Optional ABS. Two-piston calliper.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Optional ABS. Two-piston calliper.
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 120/70-ZR18 / 150/70-ZR17

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo vs Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo and the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo brings 150 hp in a 217 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T counters with 68 hp at 263 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: