Honda CB650R 2021 vs. Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Honda CB650R 2021

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Overview - Honda CB650R 2021 vs Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Honda CB650R 2021

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Technical Specifications Honda CB650R 2021 compared to Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Honda CB650R 2021

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Honda CB650R 2021

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	46 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	63 Nm	Torque	68 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.6	Compression Ratio	11
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	2
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	649 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

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

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	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,120 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Width	Width	750 mm	Width	845 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	202.5 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	186 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.4 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB650R 2021

13 out of a possible 24 points mean 5th place in the large mid-range naked bike comparison test 2021. The Honda puts up a good fight against the technically more advanced competition and can leave a motorbike behind despite its position as an outsider. Pleasing looks, accessible riding and the low price make the shortcomings that were brought to light in the direct comparison fade into the background.

Neo Sports Cafe Optics still top

absolutely suitable for beginners

good price-performance ratio

engine revs up smoothly

low consumption

Too little space for tall riders

mediocre equipment

relatively chubby

little punch from the rev range

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