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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Ducati Scrambler Classic

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

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 203 PS
  • 207 kg

213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike

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. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R4
  2. Ducati Scrambler Classic2
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Scrambler Classic172 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 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

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
Ducati Scrambler Classic75 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
Ducati Scrambler Classic68 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
Ducati Scrambler Classic803 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
Ducati Scrambler Classic200 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
Ducati Scrambler Classic172 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
Ducati Scrambler Classic790 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RDucati Scrambler Classic
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanDucati · Italy
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Petrol tank17 L13.5 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc803 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm75 PS @ 8,250 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm68 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne436 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)172 kg (dry)
Seat height835 mm790 mm
Ground clearance135 mm—
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,445 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 330 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17110/80-18 / 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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Ducati Scrambler Classic?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Ducati Scrambler Classic makes 75 PS @ 8,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Ducati Scrambler Classic?

Ducati Scrambler Classic weighs about 172 kg and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R about 207 kg, so Ducati Scrambler Classic is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Ducati Scrambler Classic: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Ducati Scrambler Classic 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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