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Ducati Scrambler Classic vs Kawasaki Z650

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 Z650Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 68 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Scrambler Classic4
  2. Kawasaki Z6500
  • Most powerDucati Scrambler Classic75 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Scrambler Classic68 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Scrambler Classic172 kg

Head to head

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

Power

Ducati Scrambler Classic75 PS
Kawasaki Z65068 PS

Torque

Ducati Scrambler Classic68 Nm
Kawasaki Z65064 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Scrambler Classic803 cc
Kawasaki Z650649 cc

Top speed

Ducati Scrambler Classic200 km/h
Kawasaki Z650200 km/h

Weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic172 kg
Kawasaki Z650188 kg

Seat height

Ducati Scrambler Classic790 mm
Kawasaki Z650790 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Scrambler ClassicKawasaki Z650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeClassicStreet
Petrol tank13.5 L15 L
Engine and performance
Engine size803 cc649 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power75 PS @ 8,250 rpm68 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque68 Nm @ 5,750 rpm64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight436 PS / tonne362 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm
Wheelbase1,445 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 330 / Disc 245Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220
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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Scrambler Classic or Kawasaki Z650?

Ducati Scrambler Classic makes 75 PS @ 8,250 rpm; Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Scrambler Classic or Kawasaki Z650?

Ducati Scrambler Classic weighs about 172 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so Ducati Scrambler Classic is easier to push and park.

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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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