Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport 2018 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2013

Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2013

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Technical Specifications Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport 2018 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2013

Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2013

Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	98 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	86 HP	Engine power	138 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	88 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	11.8
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	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,079 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	direct
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, 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	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	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,190 mm	Length	2,095 mm
Width	Width	920 mm	Width	805 mm
Height	Height	1,290 mm	Height	1,085 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,514 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z1000 2013

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis