Triumph Street Twin 2016 vs. Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015
Triumph Street Twin 2016
Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015
Overview - Triumph Street Twin 2016 vs Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015
In terms of engine power, the Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 has a slight advantage with 75 HP compared to the Triumph Street Twin 2016's 55 HP. However, the Street Twin compensates for this with its higher torque of 80 Nm compared to the Scrambler's 68 Nm. Both bikes have 2 cylinders and a displacement of around 800-900ccm.
When it comes to cooling, the Street Twin has a liquid-cooled engine, while the Scrambler has an air-cooled engine. This can affect the overall performance and temperature management of the bike.
In terms of suspension, both bikes have front suspension from Kayaba, but the Street Twin has a telescopic fork while the Scrambler has an upside-down telescopic fork. The rear suspension on both bikes is a shock absorber from Kayaba, with the Scrambler having a monoshock and the Street Twin having a dual shock setup.
Triumph Street Twin 2016
Both bikes have a steel frame, with the Street Twin having a central tube frame and the Scrambler having a tubular frame. The frame type can affect the overall rigidity and handling of the bike.
In terms of brakes, the Street Twin has double piston front brakes, while the Scrambler has four piston front brakes. This can affect the braking performance and feel of the bike.
In terms of dimensions and weights, the Street Twin has a slightly smaller wheelbase of 1415mm compared to the Scrambler's 1445mm. The seat height of the Street Twin is also slightly lower at 750mm compared to the Scrambler's 790mm. The dry weight of the Street Twin with ABS is 198kg, while the Scrambler weighs 170kg with ABS. The fuel tank capacity of the Street Twin is 12 liters, while the Scrambler has a slightly larger capacity of 13.5 liters.
Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015
In terms of strengths, the Street Twin is praised for its excellently tuned engine, high torque, low consumption, authentic design, good quality, and clean workmanship. On the other hand, the Scrambler is praised for its perfect engine with wonderful throttle response, linear development, and worthy punch from below. Its chassis is described as sporty and firm, with no soft slap, and its optics are simply beautiful.
In terms of weaknesses, the Street Twin is criticized for its somewhat sober basic shape without accessories, and its chassis and brakes are said to reach their limits in sporty use. The Scrambler's only mentioned weakness is its thin handlebars, with a suggestion that a tapered aluminum handlebar would be more visually appealing.
Overall, both the Triumph Street Twin 2016 and the Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 have their own unique strengths and weaknesses. The Street Twin excels in engine tuning and quality, while the Scrambler shines in engine performance and sporty handling. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.
Technical Specifications Triumph Street Twin 2016 compared to Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Street Twin 2016
The Triumph Street Twin is a pleasure bike par excellence, whose 55 hp engine impressively proves what really matters, namely torque. And exactly where you need it, in the middle of the rev range. 80 Nm push the 217 kg motorbike forward with pleasant pressure and never tempt the rider to overtax the engine, i.e. to rev it. In terms of design, Triumph remained authentic as usual and offers countless possibilities for customisation with over 450 accessories and the three "Inspiration Packs". A lesson in modern classics.
Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015
With the Scrambler, Ducati has pushed a machine to the starting line that will be hard to beat in its traditional retro territory. Because it's not only incredibly stylish, but also works great in terms of the sport.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Street Twin vs Ducati Scrambler Icon
There are a few key differences between a Triumph Street Twin 2016 and a Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Street Twin 2016 is about 15% higher. A Triumph Street Twin 2016 experiences a loss of 260 GBP in one year and 450 GBP in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 570 GBP and 570 GBP for a Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015. Compared to Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 there are less Triumph Street Twin 2016 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 6 compared to 16. It takes less time to sell a Triumph Street Twin with 61 days compared to 72 days for a Ducati Scrambler Icon. Since model year 2016 1000PS.de editors have written 11 reviews for the Triumph Street Twin and 30 reviews for the Ducati Scrambler Icon since model year 2015. The first review for the Triumph Street Twin was published on 11/12/2015 and now has more than 45,200 views. This compares to more than 25,400 views for the first review on Ducati Scrambler Icon published on 01/10/2014.
