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Ducati Scrambler Classic vs Yamaha YZF-R1

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
Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R14
  2. Ducati Scrambler Classic2
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Scrambler Classic172 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
  • 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
Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS

Torque

Ducati Scrambler Classic68 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Scrambler Classic803 cc
Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc

Top speed

Ducati Scrambler Classic200 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h

Weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic172 kg
Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg

Seat height

Ducati Scrambler Classic790 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Scrambler ClassicYamaha YZF-R1
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeClassicSports
Petrol tank13.5 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size803 cc998 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power75 PS @ 8,250 rpm200 PS @ 13,500 rpm
Torque68 Nm @ 5,750 rpm113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight436 PS / tonne995 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)201 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm855 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm
Wheelbase1,445 mm1,405 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 330 / Disc 245Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/80-18 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17

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 Yamaha YZF-R1?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Ducati Scrambler Classic makes 75 PS @ 8,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Scrambler Classic or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Ducati Scrambler Classic weighs about 172 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so Ducati Scrambler Classic is easier to push and park.

Ducati Scrambler Classic or Yamaha YZF-R1: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Scrambler Classic if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 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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