Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020 vs. BMW F 800 GS 2008

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

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Overview - Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020 vs BMW F 800 GS 2008

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

Technical Specifications Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020 compared to BMW F 800 GS 2008

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020
BMW F 800 GS 2008

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power73 HPEngine power85 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement803 ccmDisplacement798 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,578 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020

While the many different motorbike genres are becoming increasingly blurred and overlapping, the Ducati Scrambler Icon is indeed the uncomplicated and robust scrambler promised in its name. The wide handlebars make for unbelievably easy handling, so it's easy to forgive the fact that the comfort-oriented chassis has no adjustable fork, while the shock absorber can at least be adjusted in rebound and spring preload. You also forgive the fact that the front single disc needs quite a bit of manual force; after all, it is very commendable that a cornering ABS is fitted as standard. The rest of the equipment, however, is again in keeping with the minimalist style, which is perhaps even a little exaggerated in the case of the (outdated) LCD instruments. All in all, however, the Scrambler Icon convinces above all with its successful appearance, which conveys what it's all about even when stationary: lifestyle instead of riding style!

Classic Ducati V2 engine with air cooling

comfortable seating position

easy handling

cornering ABS as standard

superb scrambler look.

Fittings poorly readable

not quite cheap

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

For us, the 800 GS is not a small GS, but a GS for non-BMW fans. So in principle it combines the virtues of the 1200 without its quirks, as newcomers would say.

Low price

positive ride comfort

beginner-friendly

low weight

relatively luxurious.

Annoying background noise in the (necessary) high rev range

no optional extras of the big GS

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Scrambler Icon vs BMW F 800 GS

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