Harley-Davidson Model F vs Ducati Supersport 1000 DS (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Model Fstacks up against the Ducati Supersport 1000 DS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Model FDucati Supersport 1000 DS
Model year19262006
Price——
Engine989 cc992 cc
Horsepower—94 hp
Torque—10 Nm
Weight177 kg179 kg
Seat height—32 mm
Fuel capacity—4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission—6-speed
Front brakes—Double disc
Rear brakes—Single disc
Tires3-26 / 3-26 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Harley-Davidson Model F vs Ducati Supersport 1000 DS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Model F and the Ducati Supersport 1000 DS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Model F brings its published horsepower in a 177 kg package, while the Ducati Supersport 1000 DS counters with 94 hp at 179 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: