Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 vs. Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

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Overview - Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 vs Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

In terms of engine power, the Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 has a slight advantage with 92 HP compared to the Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015's 75 HP. The Hornet also has a higher torque of 75 Nm compared to the Scrambler's 68 Nm. Both bikes have 2 cylinders and a liquid cooling system.

In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear. The Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 uses Showa suspension, while the Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 uses Kayaba suspension.

Both bikes have a steel frame and four-piston radial brakes at the front. The Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 has a front tyre width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 has a front tyre width of 110 mm and a diameter of 18 inches. The rear tyre width of the Hornet is 160 mm with a diameter of 17 inches, while the Scrambler has a rear tyre width of 180 mm and a diameter of 17 inches.

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

In terms of dimensions, the Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 has a wheelbase of 1420 mm and a seat height of 795 mm. It also has a kerb weight (with ABS) of 190 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 15.2 liters. On the other hand, the Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1445 mm and a slightly lower seat height of 790 mm. It has a kerb weight (with ABS) of 186 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 13.5 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 is praised for its powerful and high-torque engine, good brakes, comfortable seating position, agile handling, well-balanced chassis, extensive electronics, and affordable optional quickshifter. It is also highly regarded for its excellent price.

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

The Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 is praised for its engine, which is described as simply perfect with wonderful throttle response, linear development, and a worthy punch from below. The chassis is also praised for being sporty and firm, without any softness. The bike's aesthetics are also mentioned as being simply beautiful.

In terms of weaknesses, the Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 is criticized for its steel box swing arm, which is not particularly visually appealing. On the other hand, the Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 is criticized for its thin handlebars, with a suggestion that a tapered aluminum handlebar would be more visually appealing.

Overall, both bikes have their strengths and weaknesses. The Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 offers a powerful engine and excellent value for money, while the Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 impresses with its engine performance and aesthetics. Ultimately, the choice between the two would depend on individual preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 compared to Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023
Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore87 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke63.5 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power92 HPEngine power75 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpm
TorqueTorque75 NmTorque68 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,250 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio11
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder2
ValvesValvesOHCValvesDesmodromic
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement755 ccmDisplacement803 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandKayaba

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,090 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth780 mmWidth845 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,150 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,420 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)190 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)186 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.2 lFuel Tank Capacity13.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

The new Hornet 750 is a really successful naked bike that sets itself above most competitors in the upper entry-level bike class with its wonderfully agile and powerful engine, balanced handling and chassis, comfortable riding position and, last but not least, its extensive electronic equipment. Actually, it comes very close to the middle class, only the boring swingarm and the narrow 160 rear tyre (which, however, helps the handling enormously) do not quite fit into this segment. However, it is hardly more expensive than the entry-level bikes, and instead a few, sometimes even many thousands cheaper than the mid-range. That makes it an unbeatable offer!

Powerful, high-torque engine

good brakes

comfortable seating position

agile handling

well-balanced chassis

extensive electronics

affordable, optional quickshifter

excellent price

Steel box swing arm not particularly sexy

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB750 Hornet vs Ducati Scrambler Icon

There are a few key differences between a Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 and a Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 is about 17% higher. Compared to Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 there are more Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 76 compared to 16. It takes less time to sell a Honda CB750 Hornet with 60 days compared to 72 days for a Ducati Scrambler Icon. Since model year 2023 1000PS.de editors have written 15 reviews for the Honda CB750 Hornet and 30 reviews for the Ducati Scrambler Icon since model year 2015. The first review for the Honda CB750 Hornet was published on 08/09/2022 and now has more than 57,900 views. This compares to more than 25,400 views for the first review on Ducati Scrambler Icon published on 01/10/2014.

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