Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2020 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2012

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2012

Overview - Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2020 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 2012

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2012

CLICK BAG. The one with the “click”.

The Wunderlich tank bag with smart handling.

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Perfect fit, premium quality – with Hepco&Becker accessories, your bike is ready for any adventure. Quality made in Germany.

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Technical Specifications Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2020 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2012

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2012

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	64 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	67 Nm	Torque	61 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	10.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	803 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,200 mm	Length	2,125 mm
Width	Width	940 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,213 mm	Height	1,315 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,585 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	860 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	207 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 650 2012

With a full tank of only 211 kg, it is particularly easy to handle in the mountains. All in all, it is at home almost anywhere, an everyday bike with that certain kick. With a new headlight and modernised design, the Versys is back on the attack.

Absolutely suitable for everyday use

interesting concept

very low consumption.

Performance not too high.