Ducati 500 Sport Desmo (1976-83) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic (2012)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | 500 Sport Desmo | Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic |
| Years: | 1976-83 | 2012 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, chain driven, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, V-Twin, Twin Cam 103™ with Integrated Oil-Cooler |
| Capacity: | 496.9 cc / 30.2 cu in | 1690 mm / 103 cu. in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 52 mm | 98.4 x 111.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Dell'Orto PHF30BS/BD | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Ignition: | Points and coil | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt |
| Frame: | Tubular steel, double downtube | Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast and forged junctions, forged fender supports; MIG welded |
| Front Suspension: | 35 mm Paioli telescopic fork | 41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm, 2 x Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over shock |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 256 mm Brembo discs | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260 mm Brembo disc | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-18 | MT90B16 72H |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 150/80B16 71H |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2050 mm / 80.7 in Width: 710 mm / 28.0 in Height: 1060 mm / 41.7 in | Length 2405 mm / 94.6 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1400 mm / 55.1 in | 1635 mm / 64.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 760 mm / 29.9 in | Laden 648 mm / 25.5 in Unladen 688 mm / 27.1 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 L / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal | 18 9 Litres / 5.0 US gal |