Harley-Davidson Road Glide vs Ducati XDiavel V4
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Harley-Davidson Road Glide and Ducati XDiavel V4 are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. The Road Glide costs ₹14,24,040 more than the XDiavel V4, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 45% extra.
The XDiavel V4 takes 2 of the 3 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Road Glide and 6.5/10 for the XDiavel V4.
Category by category
Price
XDiavel V4
The XDiavel V4 starts ₹14,24,040 lower (₹31,50,960 against ₹45,75,000), about ₹45,160 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
XDiavel V4
XDiavel V4 makes 59.1 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Road Glide if
- you live where Harley-Davidson's bigger service network matters
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
- your priority is long rides
Buy the XDiavel V4 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
- your priority is long rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Road Glide | XDiavel V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹45,75,000 | ₹31,50,960 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹51,23,983 | ₹35,41,828 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Harley-DavidsonRoad Glide | DucatiXDiavel V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹45,75,000 | ₹31,50,960 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹1,45,090 | ₹99,930 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1923 cc | 1158 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Valves | Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 107.2 bhp | 166.3 bhp |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 16 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 177 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 380 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 22.7 L | 20 L |
| Seat height | 720 mm | 770 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1625 mm | 1620 mm |
| Length | 2410 mm | — |
| Width | 990 mm | — |
| Height | 1325 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 330 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 300 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 265 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 49 mm Dual Bending Valve | Fully Adjustable USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | 76.2 mm Dual Outboard Emulsion with Preload Adjustability | Fully Adjustable Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 130/60-B19 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-B18 | 240/45-ZR17 |
Road Glide vs XDiavel V4: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Road Glide or the XDiavel V4?
- The XDiavel V4 is cheaper by ₹14,24,040 at the base variant (₹31,50,960 against ₹45,75,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Road Glide and XDiavel V4 in Delhi?
- About ₹15,82,155: roughly ₹51,23,983 for the Road Glide and ₹35,41,828 for the XDiavel V4, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
