Harley-Davidson Model F vs Ducati Supersport 1000 DS Half-fairing (2003)

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 Half-fairing. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Model FDucati Supersport 1000 DS Half-fairing
Model year19262003
Price
Engine989 cc992 cc
Horsepower86 hp
Torque88 Nm
Weight177 kg185 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires3-26 / 3-26 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

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

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Model F and the Ducati Supersport 1000 DS Half-fairing 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 Half-fairing counters with 86 hp at 185 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: