Kawasaki Z650 2021 vs. Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2021 compared to Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	68 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	2
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	803 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

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	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	187.1 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	186 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2021

Even in 2021, the Kawasaki Z 650 stands for easy riding with great looks and good equipment. Both seat height and engine are very accessible and will give both experienced riders and newcomers a lot of pleasure. If you are looking for an honest naked bike without any big surprises, this is the bike for you. Due to its compact dimensions, however, you should try it out before buying and perhaps go for the raised seat.

accessible two-cylinder

compact dimensions

low seat height

stable chassis

TFT display with connectivity

grown-up look

Probably uncomfortable for tall riders

adrenaline level in the saddle lower than with the competition

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

With the scrambler, Ducati has launched a bike that’s set to do big things in its traditional retro territory. Not only is it incredibly stylish, but it also performs brilliantly on the track.

Engine: simply perfect, brilliant throttle response, linear power delivery, no power dip, a decent punch at low revs

Suspension: sporty and firm, no soft, mushy ride

Looks: simply stunning

Thin handlebars: tapered aluminium handlebars would look better

Price Comparison Average Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs Ducati Scrambler Icon

Price Kawasaki Z650

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