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cruiser / default rider 183 cm

Ducati XDiavel vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S ergonomics

Ducati XDiavel and Harley-Davidson Sportster S land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

Ducati XDiavel

92Comfortable

All contacts reached

Harley-Davidson Sportster S

92Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Ducati XDiavel and Harley-Davidson Sportster S
SpecDucati XDiavelHarley-Davidson Sportster S
Seat height755 mm765 mm
Wheelbase1,615 mm1,518 mm
Wet weight247 kg228 kg
Displacement1,262 cc1,252 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Ducati XDiavel
Open (117.8 deg)
Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Open (109.6 deg)

Hip angle

Ducati XDiavel
Sport (79.5 deg)
Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Sport (78.5 deg)

Elbow angle

Ducati XDiavel
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Ducati XDiavel
Neutral (9.7 deg)
Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Neutral (8.1 deg)