Ducati Scrambler 800 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Ducati Scrambler 800 Price starts at Rs. 10.39 Lakh which is Rs. 3.23 Lakh costlier than base model of Kawasaki Ninja 650 priced at Rs. 7.16 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Ducati Scrambler 800 is 19 kmpl whereas the mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 650 is 21 kmpl. In technical specifications, Ducati Scrambler 800 is powered by 803 cc engine , while Kawasaki Ninja 650 is powered by 649 cc engine. Ducati Scrambler 800 is available in 10 different colours while Kawasaki Ninja 650 comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Ducati Scrambler 800 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Scrambler 800 vs Ninja 650

Key Highlights Scrambler 800 Icon 2023Ninja 650 STD
Engine Type L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Max Power 74.01 PS @ 8,250 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm

Scrambler 800 vs Ninja 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati Scrambler 800 Icon 2023Kawasaki Ninja 650 STD
Rating
10 reviews
18 reviews
Brand Name Ducati Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.39 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 7.16 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Max Power 74.01 PS @ 8,250 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Scrambler 800 Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 650 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 28,448 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 19,604 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 34,144 Scrambler 800 Insurance Rs. 35,340 Ninja 650 Insurance
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Engine Type
L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Engine Displacement
803 cc
649 cc
Max Power
74.01 PS @ 8,250 rpm
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
65.2 Nm @ 7000 rpm
64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
88 mm
83 mm
Stroke
66 mm
60 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Digital
Compression Ratio
11:1
10.8:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
19 kmpl
21 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-110/80-R18 Rear :-180/55-R17
Front :-120/70ZR17, Rear :-160/60ZR17
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
170 kg
...
Seat height
795 mm
790 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2115*740*1145 mm3
Wheelbase
1449 mm
1410 mm
Length
...
2115 mm
Ground Clearance
...
130 mm
Height
...
1145 mm
Width
...
740 mm
Fuel Capacity
13.5 Liters
15 Liters
Kerb Weight
185 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
330 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
245 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
Exhaust - Stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, aluminium tail pipes, Final drive - Chain, front spocket 15, rear sprocket 46, Rake - 24°, Trail - 108 mm, Ride By Wire, Ducati Multimedia System, Ducati Quick Shift
Lubrication - Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump, Rake - 24°, Trail - 100 mm
Call/SMS alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Power Modes
...

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Off Road Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Internet Connectivity
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
4.3" TFT colour display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
Digital
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
...
DRLs
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • No power loss in the BS6 guise
  • Now gets a 4.3-inch colour-TFT screen with smartphone connectivity
  • Shod with grippier Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres.
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • Has become pricey
  • Engine lacks excitement
  • Skimps on adjustable suspension
  • radial brake calipers or electronic aids.
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Ducati Scrambler 800 Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Ducati Scrambler 800 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650?
The Kawasaki Ninja 650 is cheaper than Ducati Scrambler 800 by Rs. 3.23 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Scrambler 800 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650?
For the Icon 2023 version, 803 cc Petrol engine of Scrambler 800 produces 74.01 PS @ 8,250 rpm of power and 65.2 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Ninja 650 produces 68 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 64 Nm @ 6700 rpm of torque

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