Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Harley Davidson Nightster Special

Choosing between the Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Harley Davidson Nightster Special? BikeJunction is here to help! The Desmo450 MX starts at ₹ 17.24 Lakh, while the Nightster Special is priced at ₹ 15.38 Lakh (ex-showroom). You can easily compare all the required parameters for your new two-wheeler. These two-wheelers have powerful motors with good performance. Among them, the Desmo450 MX offers 53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm torque. The Nightster Special gives 95 Nm @ 5750 torque. Apart from all this, you can pick from Nightster Special colour options for the 4. you will get a more extensive comparison of Ducati Desmo450 MX and Harley Davidson Nightster Special, which will definitely clear your confusion between these two-wheelers.

Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Harley Davidson Nightster Special Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Desmo450 MX	Nightster Special
Price	₹ 17.24 Lakh	₹ 15.38 Lakh
Displacement	449.6 CC	975 CC
Power	62.62 bhp @ 9400 rpm	88.50 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage	32 KMPL	18 KMPL

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Engine

Max Power Highest power the engine/motor can produce.	62.62 bhp @ 9400 rpm	88.50 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque The highest twisting force the engine generates, which affects acceleration and pulling power.	53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm	95 Nm @ 5750
Compression Ratio Compression ratio is how much the engine squeezes air-fuel before ignition. Higher ratios mean more power; lower ratios improve durability.	13,5:1	12:1
Emission Type Pollution level compliance of the engine.	BS6-2.0	N/A
Engine Type Design and working of the two-wheeler's engine.	1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves	Revolution™ Max 975T
Displacement Engine cylinder capacity measured in cc.	449.6	975
Bore Bore is the diameter of a bike’s engine cylinder. A larger bore allows more fuel-air mix, increasing power and speed.	96 mm	97 mm
No Of Cylinders	1	N/A
Stroke Stroke is the piston’s movement inside the engine cylinder. Longer strokes give more torque, shorter strokes give more speed and higher RPM.	62.1 mm	66 mm
Valve Per Cylinder Number of valves in each engine cylinder.	4	N/A

Tyres & Wheels

Tyre Size	Front - 80/100 - R21, Rear - 110/90 - R19	Front : 100/90-19 57H, Rear : 150/80B16 77H
Wheel Size	Front : 21 inch, Rear : 19 inch	N/A
Wheels Type	Spoke	Cast Aluminium
Wheelbase The distance from the center of the front wheel to the center of the rear wheel, affecting stability, handling, and riding comfort.	1494 mm	1545 mm

Brakes

Rear Brake	Disc	N/A
Abs (Anti-locking Braking System) Prevents wheel locking during hard braking, improving control and safety.	N/A	null
Front Brake	Disc	N/A
Front Brake Diameter	260 mm	N/A
Rear Brake Diameter	240 mm	N/A

Fuel

Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	N/A
Fuel Type	Petrol	N/A
Fuel Capacity	7.2 L	11.7 L

Body

Body Type The overall design and shape of the bike (e.g., cruiser, sports, scooter).	Dirt Bikes	N/A
Drive Type How power is sent to the wheels (e.g., chain, belt, shaft).	Chain Drive	N/A
Frame The main structure holding the bike together.	Aluminium welded, with cast, forged and extruded parts	N/A
Dry Weight Bike’s weight without fuel and fluids.	104.8 Kg	N/A
Ground Clearance Distance between the bike’s lowest part and the ground.	N/A	120 mm
Kerb Weight Bike’s weight with fuel and fluids.	N/A	225 Kg
Length	N/A	2265 mm
Seat Height Distance from the ground to the seat.	970 mm	715 mm
Width	N/A	860 mm

Clutch & Gear

Clutch A device that connects and disconnects the engine from the wheels for smooth gear shifts.	Multiplate clutch with hydraulic control	N/A
Gear Box	5 Speed	N/A
Transmission The entire system that transfers engine power to the wheels (includes clutch and gearbox).	Chain Drive	N/A

Lights

Head Light	N/A	LED
Tail Light	N/A	LED
Turn Signal Lamp Flashing lights on a two-wheeler that indicate the rider's turning or lane-changing direction.	N/A	LED

Shockers

Suspension Front	Showa upside down front fork 49 mm fully adjustable. Outer tube with kashima coating. wheel travel - 301 mm	N/A
Suspension Rear	Showa mono shock, full adjustable - wheel travel - 301 mm	N/A