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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Ducati Scrambler Classic

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

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Yamaha YZF-R3Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R3

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 321 cc
  • 42 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 169 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. Yamaha YZF-R32
  • Most powerDucati Scrambler Classic75 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Scrambler Classic68 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R3169 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Scrambler Classic200 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R342 PS
Ducati Scrambler Classic75 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
Ducati Scrambler Classic68 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Ducati Scrambler Classic803 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
Ducati Scrambler Classic200 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
Ducati Scrambler Classic172 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Ducati Scrambler Classic790 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Ducati Scrambler Classic
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · 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 size321 cc803 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm75 PS @ 8,250 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm68 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne436 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)172 kg (dry)
Seat height780 mm790 mm
Ground clearance160 mm—
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,445 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc 330 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17110/80-18 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)37 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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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  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Ducati Scrambler Classic?

Ducati Scrambler Classic makes 75 PS @ 8,250 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Ducati Scrambler Classic?

Yamaha YZF-R3 weighs about 169 kg and Ducati Scrambler Classic about 172 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R3 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Ducati Scrambler Classic: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 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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