Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally (2026) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117 (2025)
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| Make: | Ducati | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | Multistrada V4 Rally | Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117 |
| Years: | 2026 | 2025 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90? Granturismo V 4, counter rotating crankshaft, 4 valves per cylinder, Twin Pulse firing order | Four stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1158 cc / 71 cu-in | 1923 cc / 117 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 53.5 mm | 103.5 x 114.3 in |
| Compression Ratio: | 14.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Exhaust: | Stainless steel muffler, double catalytic converter and 6 lambda probes | 2-into-2 staggered, catalyst in muffler |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection system, ?eq 46 mm elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire system | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 170 hp / 125 kW @ 10750 rpm | 77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 123.8 Nm / 91 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm | 171 Nm / 126 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch with hydraulic control, self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run | Mechanical, 10 plate wet, assist & conventional |
| Transmission: | 6-speed gearbox with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up & Down System | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, front sprocket Z16, rear sprocket Z42 | Belt, 32/66 ratio |
| Primary Drive: | Straight cut gears, ratio 1.8:1 | Chain, 34/46 ratio |
| Frame: | Aluminum monocoque frame | Mild steel, tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged fender supports |
| Front Suspension: | 50 mm Marzocchi fully adjustable USD fork, electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Adaptive Ducati Skyhook Suspension EVO (DSS), integrated stroke sensor | Dual bending valve 49mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps, dual rate spring, "beer can" covers |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 170 mm / 6.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Fully adjustable monoshock, electronic adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension, automatic fast lowering device between 6 mph and 30 mph, aluminum double-sided swingarm | Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock, 43mm stroke, hydraulic preload adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 180 mm / 7.1 in | 86 mm / 3.4 in |
| Front Brakes: | V4: 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo M50 Stylema monobloc 4-piston 2-pad calipers, radial master cylinder V4S: 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo M50 Stylema monobloc 4-piston 2-pad calipers, radial master cylinder | 2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston fixed caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 280mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper | Single 292mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| Wheels: | Light alloy cast (Spoked optional) | Machined, Lakester cast aluminum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 R 19 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | 160/60R18,70V,BW |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 R 17 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | 240/40R18,79V,BW |
| Trail: | 105 mm / 4.1 in | 104 mm / 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1572 mm / 61.9 in | 1650 mm / 65 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 220 mm / 8.6 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Seat Height: | Adjustable 870 - 890 mm / 34.3 - 35.0 in 885 mm - 905 mm / 34.9 in - 35.6 in - with high seat accessory 855 mm - 875 mm / 33.7 in - 34.5 in - with low seat #1 accessory 825 mm - 845 mm / 32.5 in - 33.3 in - with low seat #2 accessory 805 mm - 825 mm / 31.7 in - 32.5 in - with low seat #2 + low suspension kit accessory | Unladen 675 mm / 26.6 in Laden 658 mm / 25.9 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 30 Litres / 7.9 US gal | 18.9 Litres / US 5.0 gal |