Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Overview - Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

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Technical Specifications Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	69 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	67 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	10.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	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
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	803 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	Petal

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	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,200 mm	Length	2,165 mm
Width	Width	940 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,213 mm	Height	1,400 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,585 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	860 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	207 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

When it was first introduced, the Versys 650 was a refreshing, modern concept that combined lots of fun with a lively in-line two-cylinder engine, high everyday utility and a wide range of uses. In the meantime, it has a few years under its belt and, after the visual update, which is very successful, it also deserves a technical overhaul. While the tank should not shrink, a lower seat height would be desirable.

Adjustable brake and clutch levers

wide range of use

21 litre tank

sporty look

Narrow handlebars

somewhat sluggish in bends

high seat