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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Ducati Scrambler Classic

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

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Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

Ducati Scrambler Classic2015–2018

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 803 cc
  • 75 PS
  • 172 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

Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
Ducati Scrambler Classic75 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
Ducati Scrambler Classic68 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc
Ducati Scrambler Classic803 cc

Top speed

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

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
Ducati Scrambler Classic172 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
Ducati Scrambler Classic790 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja 500Ducati Scrambler Classic
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanDucati · Italy
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average~27 km/l—
Petrol tank14 L13.5 L
On a full tank~378 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size451 cc803 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power45 PS @ 9,000 rpm75 PS @ 8,250 rpm
Torque42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm68 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
Power to weight263 PS / tonne436 PS / tonne
Top speed185 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight171 kg (with fluids)172 kg (dry)
Seat height785 mm790 mm
Ground clearance135 mm—
Wheelbase1,375 mm1,445 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 / Disc 220Disc 330 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/80-18 / 180/55-17

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.

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Questions people ask

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

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

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

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

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

Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Ducati Scrambler Classic 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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