Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 vs. Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

Overview - Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 vs Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

Technical Specifications Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 compared to Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	87 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	63.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	92 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	68 Nm	Torque	75 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	11
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	2	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	803 ccm	Displacement	755 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Wave

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,325 mm
Width	Width	845 mm	Width	838 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,560 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	186 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.9 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

Engine: simply perfect, wonderful throttle response, linear development, no load changes, worthy punch from below

Chassis: sporty and firm, no soft slap

Optics: simply beautiful

Thin handlebars: a tapered aluminium handlebar would be more visually appealing

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

The Transalp had to prove itself in several tests at 1000PS in 2023. Surprisingly, it scored particularly well in the pillion test on Tenerife. Its accessible nature makes motorcycling easy. You can enjoy the ride and the landscape. The machine offers a surprising amount of sportiness with a very accessible character. All in all, the Transalp is a great all-rounder.

Sporty engine that is also very accessible Wonderfully easy-to-operate engine with butter-smooth clutch

Engine feels very revvy

Precise transmission

great comfort and plenty of space for pillion

Sporty engine - yet low fuel consumption

Switches and dashboard are generally robust

Economical engine

good price/performance ratio

great stability

strong practicality

Driver assistance systems have to manage without IMU - therefore very defensive control

Suspension offers too little adjustment range