Ducati Scrambler Icon 2019 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2019

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2019

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

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Overview - Ducati Scrambler Icon 2019 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2019

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2019

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Technical Specifications Ducati Scrambler Icon 2019 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2019
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeV
BoreBore88 mmBore76.2 mm
StrokeStroke66 mmStroke96.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power73 HPEngine power52 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpm
TorqueTorque67 NmTorque68 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque4,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio9
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDesmodromicValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement803 ccmDisplacement883 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake66 degreeRake26 degree
TrailTrail112 mmTrail117 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,100 mmLength2,185 mm
WidthWidth855 mmWidth855 mm
HeightHeight1,150 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,515 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height735 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity12.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2019

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2019

While the many different motorbike genres are becoming increasingly blurred and overlapping, the Ducati Scrambler Icon is indeed the uncomplicated and robust scrambler promised in its name. The wide handlebars make for unbelievably easy handling, so it's easy to forgive the fact that the comfort-oriented chassis has no adjustable fork, while the shock absorber can at least be adjusted in rebound and spring preload. You also forgive the fact that the front single disc needs quite a bit of manual force; after all, it is very commendable that a cornering ABS is fitted as standard. The rest of the equipment, however, is again in keeping with the minimalist style, which is perhaps even a little exaggerated in the case of the (outdated) LCD instruments. All in all, however, the Scrambler Icon convinces above all with its successful appearance, which conveys what it's all about even when stationary: lifestyle instead of riding style!

Classic Ducati V2 engine with air cooling

comfortable seating position

easy handling

cornering ABS as standard

superb scrambler look.

Fittings poorly readable

not quite cheap

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Scrambler Icon vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

Price Ducati Scrambler Icon

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

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1000PS Partner

ChigeeContinental MotorradreifenMotorex AGcalimoto GmbH