Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2021 vs. Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019

Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019

Overview - Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2021 vs Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019

Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019

Technical Specifications Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2021 compared to Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019

Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019

Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	46 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	67 Nm	Torque	44.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	10.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	2	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	803 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Pro-Link
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	66 degree	Rake	62 degree
Trail	Trail	112 mm	Trail	110 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,188 mm
Width	Width	855 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,094 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,488 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	189 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	190 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019

We all strive for diversity and the Honda Rebel brings just that diversity to the A2 licence class. It is a wonderful addition to the Honda model range and can convince not only beginners. The engine and chassis tuning make it a very relaxed cruiser that makes gliding along a pleasure. The look is purely pragmatic, practically shining with minimalism. A harmonious overall package for affordable motorbike relaxation.

lively engine

good chassis set-up

great looks

low seat height

190kg fully fuelled

nimble handling

Lean angle clearance limited

small tank