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Ducati Scrambler Classic vs Honda CBR500R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Ducati Scrambler Classic

Ducati Scrambler Classic2015–2018

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 803 cc
  • 75 PS
  • 172 kg
Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Scrambler Classic5
  2. Honda CBR500R1
  • Most powerDucati Scrambler Classic75 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Scrambler Classic68 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Scrambler Classic172 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Scrambler Classic200 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Ducati Scrambler Classic75 PS
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS

Torque

Ducati Scrambler Classic68 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Scrambler Classic803 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc

Top speed

Ducati Scrambler Classic200 km/h
Honda CBR500R180 km/h

Weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic172 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg

Seat height

Ducati Scrambler Classic790 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Scrambler ClassicHonda CBR500R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyHonda · Japan
Type of bikeClassicSports
Fuel average—~27 km/l
Petrol tank13.5 L17.1 L
On a full tank—~462 km
Engine and performance
Engine size803 cc471 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power75 PS @ 8,250 rpm47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm
Torque68 Nm @ 5,750 rpm43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight436 PS / tonne248 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h180 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)192 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm
Wheelbase1,445 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 330 / Disc 245Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/80-18 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Honda CBR500R—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Scrambler Classic or Honda CBR500R?

Ducati Scrambler Classic makes 75 PS @ 8,250 rpm; Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Scrambler Classic or Honda CBR500R?

Ducati Scrambler Classic weighs about 172 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Ducati Scrambler Classic is easier to push and park.

Ducati Scrambler Classic or Honda CBR500R: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Scrambler Classic if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CBR500R if lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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