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Ducati Scrambler Classic vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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
Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Scrambler Classic3
  2. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE2
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Scrambler Classic172 kg
  • Lowest seatDucati Scrambler Classic790 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Ducati Scrambler Classic75 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Ducati Scrambler Classic68 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Scrambler Classic803 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

Ducati Scrambler Classic200 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic172 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Ducati Scrambler Classic790 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Scrambler ClassicSuzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalySuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeClassicAdventure
Petrol tank13.5 L20 L
Engine and performance
Engine size803 cc776 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power75 PS @ 8,250 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque68 Nm @ 5,750 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight436 PS / tonne367 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)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm855 mm
Ground clearance—220 mm
Wheelbase1,445 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 330 / Disc 245Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/80-18 / 180/55-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17

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 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Ducati Scrambler Classic makes 75 PS @ 8,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Scrambler Classic or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Ducati Scrambler Classic weighs about 172 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Ducati Scrambler Classic is easier to push and park.

Ducati Scrambler Classic or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Scrambler Classic if you care most about quickest (power to weight), lightest. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if most power, most pulling power 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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