Ducati 996 R vs Harley-Davidson 11-KR (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 996 Rstacks up against the Harley-Davidson 11-KR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 996 RHarley-Davidson 11-KR
Model year20011915
Price——
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower135 hp—
Torque105 Nm—
Weight185 kg147 kg
Seat height31 mm—
Fuel capacity4.5 L—
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed3-speed
Front brakesDual disc—
Rear brakesSingle disc—
Tires120/60-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 —

Ducati 996 R vs Harley-Davidson 11-KR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 996 R and the Harley-Davidson 11-KR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 996 R brings 135 hp in a 185 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson 11-KR counters with its own power figure at 147 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: