Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2019 vs. Ducati Monster 1000 2005

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2019

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2019

Ducati Monster 1000 2005

Ducati Monster 1000 2005

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2019 vs Ducati Monster 1000 2005

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2019

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2019

Ducati Monster 1000 2005

Ducati Monster 1000 2005

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2019 compared to Ducati Monster 1000 2005

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2019
Ducati Monster 1000 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power67 HPEngine power94 HP
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,202 ccmDisplacement992 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,495 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height710 mmSeat Height800 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity7.9 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
Top SpeedTop Speed180 km/hTop Speed230 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2019

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2019

If you look up the word bobber in the dictionary, a picture of the Harley-Davidson 48 is likely to come up. In our comparison, thanks to the long Sportster history and clever marketing, it is probably the most authentic bike of the four test motorbikes. And it's the only one that doesn't have the term "bobber" in its name - because it doesn't need it. Nothing about it has been softened to make comfort-consumed customers happy. When stationary, the motorbike vibrates and the gearbox makes a loud "clunk" with every gear change. The Harley-Davidson 48 is raw, uncompromising and simply oldschool - and cool. Unthinkable with other manufacturers, normal with Harley-Davidson - thanks to clever marketing! Nevertheless, the Forty-Eight rides like a relatively modern motorbike. The V2 has powerful pressure, which the brakes can easily handle. Even though the chassis is designed for comfort, we were surprised at how sportily the Sportster can be moved through curvy terrain.

Very successful appearance, available in four paint finishes

Cool peanut tank

Authentic appearance

Characterful features

Little lean angle clearance

Hard shifting

Very short range due to small tank

Unconventional indicator operation

Ducati Monster 1000 2005

Ducati Monster 1000 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight vs Ducati Monster 1000

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight

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Current average market prices

Price Ducati Monster 1000

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