Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016 vs. Honda CL500 2023

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

Honda CL500 2023

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Technical Specifications Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016 compared to Honda CL500 2023

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

Honda CL500 2023

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

Honda CL500 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	47 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	68 Nm	Torque	43.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	10.7
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	2	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	803 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,175 mm
Width	Width	845 mm	Width	831 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	186 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	192 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

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

Honda CL500 2023

Uncomplicated scrambler with a cool look, light-footed handling and a rev-happy engine - riding fun guaranteed for everyone. The CL500 proves to be a fun companion for every day on paved and unpaved roads. With a wide range of accessories available ex works, the Scrambler can be completely customised.

attractive price

comfortable ergonomics

stylish look

agile, easy handling

Display poorly legible

little long-distance comfort