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Ducati Scrambler Classic vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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
Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Scrambler Classic4
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5002
  • Most powerDucati Scrambler Classic75 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Scrambler Classic68 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Scrambler Classic200 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Ducati Scrambler Classic75 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Ducati Scrambler Classic68 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Scrambler Classic803 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Top speed

Ducati Scrambler Classic200 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic172 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Ducati Scrambler Classic790 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Scrambler ClassicKawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeClassicSports
Fuel average—~27 km/l
Petrol tank13.5 L14 L
On a full tank—~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size803 cc451 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power75 PS @ 8,250 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque68 Nm @ 5,750 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight436 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—135 mm
Wheelbase1,445 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 330 / Disc 245Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/80-18 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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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  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Scrambler Classic or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Ducati Scrambler Classic makes 75 PS @ 8,250 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Scrambler Classic or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Ducati Scrambler Classic about 172 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Scrambler Classic or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Scrambler Classic if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if lightest, 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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