Ducati Panigale V4 vs Indian Springfield Dark Horse vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Comparison
Updated: 08, Nov, 2023 09:02 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 27,41,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 29,56,494
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 40,49,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Dry Weight | |||
| 175 kg | 344 kg | 371 kg | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 198.5 kg | 358 kg | 387 kg | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 850 mm | 650 mm | 695 mm | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1469 mm | 1701 mm | 1625 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 17 litres | 20.8 litres | 22.7 litres | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 125 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Riding Modes | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Self Cancelling Indicators | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| NA | |||
| Engine Kill Switch | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| NA | |||
| Stand Alarm | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Electric Start | |||
| NA | |||
| Heated Grips | |||
| NA | |||
| Rider’s Footpegs | |||
| NA | NA | ||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Ducati Panigale V4 mileage is 13.16 kmpl (approximate). | NA | Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special mileage is 16.39 kmpl (company-claimed). | |
| Top Speed | |||
| Ducati Panigale V4 top speed is 299 kmph (approximate). | NA | NA | |
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 1100cc Sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 3.4 seconds. | NA | NA | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1103 cc | 1890 cc | 1868 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 81.0 mm | 103.2 mm | 102 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 53.5 mm | 113 mm | 114.3 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 14.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 | |
| Maintenance Service Intervals | |||
| 12,000 km/12 months | NA | NA | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Power Modes | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Valve Clearance Check | |||
| 24,000 km | NA | NA | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 1103cc, Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, Counter-Rotating Crankshaft, 4 Desmodromic Timing, 4-Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled Engine | 1890cc, Thunderstroke 116 V-Twin Engine | 1868cc, Air Cooled, Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin Petrol Engine | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 215.5 HP @ 13,000 rpm | NA | 93 HP @ 5250 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 123.6 Nm @ 9,500 rpm | 171 Nm @ 3000 rpm | 158 Nm @ 3250 rpm | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Electronic Fuel Injection System. Twin Injectors Per Cylinder. Full Ride-By-Wire Elliptical Throttle Bodies. Variable Length Intake System | Closed Loop Fuel Injection / 54mm Bore | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | |
| Primary drive | |||
| Straight Cut Gears, Ratio 1.80:1 | Gear Drive Wet Clutch | Chain, 34/46 Ratio | |
| Gear Ratios | |||
| 1st - 36/15, 2nd - 34/17, 3rd - 33/19, 4th - 32/21, 5th - 30/22, 6th - 27/22 | 1st-9.403:1, 2nd-6.411:1, 3rd-4.763:1, 4th-3.796:1, 5th-3.243:1, 6th-2.789:1 | 1st - 9.593, 2nd - 6.65, 3rd - 4.938, 4th - 4, 5th - 3.407, 6th - 2.875 | |
| Final Drive | |||
| Chain 525, Front Sprocket 16, Rear Sprocket 41 | 2.2:1 | NA | |
| Clutch | |||
| Hydraulically Controlled Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch, Self Bleeding Master Cylinder | Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist | Hydraulically Actuated with Assist and Slipper Functions | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooled | NA | Air Cooled | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| ABS Light | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| RPM/Gear Display | |||
| NA | |||
| Low Fuel Warning Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Gear Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Service Reminder | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Oil Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Gear Shift Light | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Rev-limiter Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Malfunction Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Global Positioning System (GPS) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Analogue | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Dual Trip Meters | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Clock | |||
| Digital | Digital | NA | |
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | NA | ||
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | |
| Key Features | |||
| Here is the list of key features of the Ducati Panigale V4 - Last Generation Digital Unit with 5" TFT Colour Display, Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Slide Control, Engine Brake Control, Auto Tyre Calibration, Ducati Power Launch, Ducati Quick Shift, Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light, Sachs Steering Damper, Quick Adjustment Buttons, Auto-Off Indicators, Ducati Data Analyser with GPS Module, Ducati Multimedia System and Anti-Theft, Hydraulically Controlled Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch, Aluminium Alloy "Front Frame" with Optimized Stiffnesses. | Some of the key Indian Springfield Dark Horse features include - Remote-Locking Hard Saddlebags, Vinyl Rogue Seat, Tyre Pressure Monitoring, Light Bar, ABS, Selectable Ride Modes, Cruise Control, Keyless Ignition, Led Headlight, Tail, Brake and Turn Signal, Tank-Mounted Electronic Speedometer with Odometer, Dual Tripmeters, Digital Tachometer, Ambient Air Temperature, Fuel Range, Average Fuel Economy, Battery Voltage, Gear Position Display, Real-Time Clock, Vehicle Trouble Code Readout, Heated Grip Level (if Heated Grips Installed), Low Engine Oil Pressure, and 9 LED Telltale Indicators, Cruise Control Enabled, Cruise Control Set, Neutral, High Beam, Turn Signal, ABS, Check Engine, and MPH or km/h Unit Designation, Tank-Mounted Electronic Fuel Gauge with Low Fuel LED Indicator. | Some of the key Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special features include - Boom! Box GTS Infotainment System, 2 Speakers, 165mm Full Colour TFT, FM/AM, SD Card, Flash Drive and MP3 Via USB Connection, Voice Recognition, Text-to-Speech, LED Headlight, LED Taillight, 2 Trip Meters, Range to Empty, Gear Indicator, Larger Tell-Tale Indicators, Gloss Black Prodigy Wheels, Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Tyres. | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| BMW S1000RR, Honda CBR1000RR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX-R1000, MV Agusta F4 RR | Harley-Davidson Road King, Ducati Panigale V4, Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, Ducati Multistrada V4, BMW R 1250 RT, Honda Gold Wing, Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic, Honda CB650R, Ducati Streetfighter V4, Kawasaki ZH2 | Indian Springfield Dark Horse, Honda Gold Wing, Harley Davidson Street Glide Special, Indian Roadmaster Classic, Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| LED | LED | ||
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| LED | LED | ||
| Pass Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| Head Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED 40-Watt, 1060 Lumen Low Beam, 60-Watt, 1560 Lumen High Beam Headlamp | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | 8W/28W Tail Lamp | |
| Battery Type | |||
| Lithium-ion Battery | NA | NA | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Design | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 1100cc Sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 3.4 seconds. | NA | NA | |
| Comfort | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Fuel Economy | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Features | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Build Quality | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Value for Money | |||
| NA | NA | ||
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Auto Tyre Calibration | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| NA | |||
| Front Wheel | |||
| 5-Spokes Light Alloy 3.5"x17" | 19" x 3.5" | Gloss Black Prodigy | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 5-Spokes Light Alloy 6.0"x17" | 16" x 5" | Gloss Black Prodigy | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 120/70-ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP | 130/80-B19 66H | 130/60-B19 61H | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 200/60-ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP | 180/60-R16 80H | 180/55-B18 80H | |
| Front Brake | |||
| 330mm Dual Semi-Floating Discs, Radially Mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema (M4.30) 4-Piston Callipers with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Self Bleeding Master Cylinder | 300mm Dual Floating Rotor Disc, 4 Piston Caliper | 300mm Dual Floating Rotors, 4-Piston Fixed Caliper | |
| ABS | |||
| Cornering ABS EVO | NA | ||
| Rear Brake | |||
| 245mm Disc, 2-Piston Calliper with Cornering ABS EVO | 300mm Single Floating Rotor Disc, 2 Piston Calliper | 300mm Fixed Rotor, 4-Piston Fixed Caliper | |
| Traction Control System | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Wheel Size | |||
| 17-inch | NA | NA | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Exhaust/Muffler | |||
| 4-2-1-2 System with 2 Catalytic Converters and 4 Lambda Probes | Split Dual Exhaust with Cross-Over | 2-1-2 Dual Exhaust with Tapered Mufflers | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Aluminium Alloy "Front Frame" with Optimized Stiffnesses | NA | Mild Tubular Steel with Two-Piece Stamped and Welded Backbone | |
| Front Suspension | |||
| 43mm Fully Adjustable Showa BPF Fork. Chromed Inner Tubes | Telescopic Fork | 49mm Dual Bending Valve | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Fully Adjustable Sachs Unit. Aluminum Single-Sided Swingarm | Single Shock with Air Adjust | Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 120 mm | 119 mm | NA | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 130 mm | 114 mm | NA | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Emission (Co2) | |||
| 175 g/km | NA | 142 g/km | |
| Steering Damper | |||
| Sachs Steering Damper | NA | NA | |
| Rake | |||
| 24.5° | 25° | 26 degree | |
| Trail | |||
| 100 mm | 133 mm | 173 mm | |
| Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price | |||
| Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges + 1% TDS. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Sports | Cruiser | Touring | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| The Evolution of Speed | Built for the Bold | NA | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2024 Ducati Panigale V4 (New Model) | 2024 Indian Springfield Dark Horse | 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| 2024 Ducati Panigale V4 price is Rs 27.41 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 Indian Springfield Dark Horse price is Rs 29.56 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special price is Rs 40.49 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Ducati Red with Dark Grey Frame and Black Wheels | Black Smoke, Quartz Gray | Vivid Black w/Chrome Finish, Baja Orange w/Chrome Finish, Gray Haze w/Chrome Finish, Bright Billiard Blue/Billiard Gray w/Chrome Finish, Heirloom Red Fade | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| On Road Price | |||
| 2024 Ducati Panigale V4 on road price is Rs 31.55 lakh in Delhi, Rs 32.62 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 31.93 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 32.34 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Ducati dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | 2024 Indian Springfield Dark Horse on road price is Rs 34.03 lakh in Delhi, Rs 35.18 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 34.44 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 34.89 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Indian Motorcycle dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special on road price is Rs 46.60 lakh in Delhi, Rs 48.18 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 47.17 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 47.78 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Harley-Davidson dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | |
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS | |||
| Ducati Traction Control (DTC) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Slide Control System (SCS) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Engine Brake Control (EBC) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Launch Control System (LCS) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
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