Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special vs Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1100 Evolution De Luxe (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Scrambler 1100 Specialstacks up against the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1100 Evolution De Luxe. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Scrambler 1100 SpecialHarley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1100 Evolution De Luxe
Model year20191987
Price$14,290
Engine1079 cc1101 cc
Horsepower86 hp54 hp
Torque88 Nm
Weight194 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR18 / 180/55-ZR17 MJ 90-19 / MT 90-16

Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special vs Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1100 Evolution De Luxe — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special and the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1100 Evolution De Luxe usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special brings 86 hp in a 194 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1100 Evolution De Luxe counters with 54 hp.

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: