Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016 vs. KTM 690 Duke 2009

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

KTM 690 Duke 2009

Overview - Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016 vs KTM 690 Duke 2009

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

KTM 690 Duke 2009

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Technical Specifications Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016 compared to KTM 690 Duke 2009

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

KTM 690 Duke 2009

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

KTM 690 Duke 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	102 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	65 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	11.8
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Displacement	Displacement	803 ccm	Displacement	654 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	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 diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,472 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	865 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

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

KTM 690 Duke 2009

Are there so many people who don't need 100 hp to stabilise their ego? I think with previous single-cylinder models, it was always the design that was the problem, not the lack of power. The Duke manages to look really high-quality even as a small single-cylinder.

Stable frame

relatively low overall weight

good chassis

high-quality components

strong braking system

handling.

Significantly weaker single-cylinder engine

somewhat less comfort

somewhat less power.