Honda XL750 Transalp 2023 vs. Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2021

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2021

Overview - Honda XL750 Transalp 2023 vs Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2021

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2021

Technical Specifications Honda XL750 Transalp 2023 compared to Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2021

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2021

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	87 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	63.5 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	92 HP	Engine power	73 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	75 Nm	Torque	66.2 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	11
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	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
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	2
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	755 ccm	Displacement	803 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Kayaba
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	46 mm
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	200 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	190 mm	Travel	200 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	63 degree	Rake	66 degree
Trail	Trail	111 mm	Trail	112 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	330 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Wave	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	256 mm	Diameter	245 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Cornering ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,325 mm	Length	2,200 mm
Width	Width	838 mm	Width	940 mm
Height	Height	1,450 mm	Height	1,213 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,505 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	860 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
Range	Range	393 km	Range	250 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.3 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.4 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	LED daytime running lights

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

no cruise control available

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2021

The Desert Sled may not be made for tough off-road use, but it is well equipped for fun parties on gravel roads and in light terrain. With the additional riding mode (ABS can be switched off at the rear wheel), the large 19-inch front wheel and the fully adjustable suspension elements, it certainly meets these requirements. The seat height of 860 also suggests that off-road rides are not completely absurd. Presumably, however, it is this breathtakingly pretty look of the Desert Sled that will arouse the interest of retro fans anyway.

cool look

refined engine

robust appearance

really off-road capable

additional riding mode

cornering ABS

somewhat high seat for small riders

brake needs hand power

not cheap