Ducati Scrambler Icon 2017 vs. Honda VFR 1200 F 2016

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2017

Honda VFR 1200 F 2016

Overview - Ducati Scrambler Icon 2017 vs Honda VFR 1200 F 2016

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2017

Honda VFR 1200 F 2016

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Technical Specifications Ducati Scrambler Icon 2017 compared to Honda VFR 1200 F 2016

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2017

Honda VFR 1200 F 2016

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2017

Honda VFR 1200 F 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	173 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	67 Nm	Torque	129 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
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	1,237 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Six pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 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	2,100 mm	Length	2,244 mm
Width	Width	845 mm	Width	752 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,222 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,545 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	186 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	267 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2017

The Ducati Scrambler Icon is certainly not a 'new bike' for 2019 but a successful facelift of a bike that was good from the start. New features include daytime running lights, LED turn signals, new suspension tuning and, most importantly, Bosch cornering ABS. For those who want a simple motorbike that can be used to cover short distances in a very relaxed manner and with a lot of style, the Scrambler Icon is the right choice, because if you let it glide along on the country road in a relaxed manner, with the Ducati you get a very cool all-rounder that is also really fun.

powerful engine

high and wide handlebar

easy handling

cool look

huge accessories market

uncomfortable seat

lack of average consumption display

weak rear brake