Which bike is better Ducati Diavel 1260 or Harley-Davidson Fat Boy?

According to our average user rating, Ducati Diavel 1260 has a score of 5.0/5 while Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is rated 4.9/5.

Which bike among Ducati Diavel 1260 and Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is cheaper?

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Ducati Diavel 1260 or Harley-Davidson Fat Boy?

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is heavier (317 kg) than Ducati Diavel 1260 (249 kg).

Ducati Diavel 1260 vs Harley-Davidson Fat Boy

BikeWale brings you comparison of Ducati Diavel 1260 and Harley-Davidson Fat Boy. The ex-showroom price of Ducati Diavel 1260 is ₹ 19,47,278 and Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is ₹ 19,10,895. Ducati Diavel 1260 is available in 1 colour and 2 variants and Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is available in 4 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Ducati Diavel 1260 and Harley-Davidson Fat Boy.

Diavel 1260 vs Fat Boy Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Diavel 1260	Fat Boy
Price	₹ 19,47,278	₹ 19,10,895
Capacity	1262 cc	1868 cc
Power	159.58 bhp @ 9500 rpm	93.8 bhp @ 5020 rpm
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Diavel 1260

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₹ 19,47,278

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Fat Boy

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₹ 19,10,895

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	159.58 bhp @ 9,500 rpm	93.8 bhp @ 5,020 rpm
Max Torque	129 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	155 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	1,262	1,868
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	106	102
Stroke (mm)	71.5	114
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	13.0 : 1	10.5:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate Clutch	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17	18.9
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	4	3.8
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	306	378
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	18	20
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	299+	177

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	265	292
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Callipers	Front-4 Piston, Rear-2 Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - ZR17	160/60 - R18
Rear Tyre Size	240/45 - ZR17	240/40 - R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	40
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	38	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	40
Front Suspension	50 mm fully adjustable usd fork	Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps
Rear Suspension	Monoshock, preload and rebound adjustable	Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	249	317
Overall Length (mm)	2,273	2,370
Overall Width (mm)	938	985
Overall Height (mm)	1,151	1,095
Wheelbase (mm)	1,600	1,665
Ground Clearance (mm)	121	115
Seat Height (mm)	780	675
Chassis Type	Tubular steel trellis frame	Mild steel, tubular frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	Unlimited Kilometers	Unlimited Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	Yes
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V 10Ah	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Headlamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Riding Modes, Power Modes	High beam

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Offers a comfortable riding position
- Engine has massive amount of torque
- Has a great street presence
- Lots of chrome
- The torquey engine is perfect for long rides
- Accessible seat height of 670mm
Could be better
- Poor service reach
- Engine heats up in the traffic
- Weighs over 300kgs
- Ride quality is a bit stiff
- Expensive to maintain

Colors


Available Colours	Dark Stealth	Vivid Black Black Jack Metallic Deadwood Green Gauntlet Gray Metallic / Vivid Black

Reviews


Overall rating	5.0(1 ratings)	4.9(10 ratings) 1 reviews

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