Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 vs. Triumph Street Cup 2017

The Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 and the Triumph Street Cup 2017 are both naked bikes that offer a unique riding experience.

In terms of engine power, the Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 comes out on top with 75 HP compared to the Triumph Street Cup 2017's 55 HP. However, the Street Cup compensates for this with a higher torque of 80 Nm compared to the Scrambler Icon's 68 Nm. Both bikes have a 2-cylinder engine and a displacement of 803ccm for the Scrambler Icon and 900ccm for the Street Cup.

When it comes to cooling, the Scrambler Icon uses air cooling while the Street Cup utilizes liquid cooling. This can affect the overall performance and temperature management of the bikes.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have front suspension provided by Kayaba. However, the Scrambler Icon has an upside-down telescopic fork while the Street Cup has a regular telescopic fork. The rear suspension on both bikes is provided by Kayaba, with the Scrambler Icon having a monoshock and the Street Cup having a dual shock setup.

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015

Both bikes have a steel frame, with the Scrambler Icon having a tubular frame type and the Street Cup having a central tube frame type.

When it comes to brakes, the Scrambler Icon has four-piston front brakes while the Street Cup has double piston front brakes.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Scrambler Icon has a front tire width of 110mm and a rear tire width of 180mm, while the Street Cup has a front tire width of 100mm and a rear tire width of 150mm. Both bikes have a front tire diameter of 18 inches and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The Scrambler Icon has a wheelbase of 1445mm, while the Street Cup has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1435mm. The seat height of the Scrambler Icon is 790mm, while the Street Cup has a slightly lower seat height of 780mm. The dry weight of the Scrambler Icon with ABS is 170kg, while the Street Cup weighs slightly more at 200kg. Both bikes have a fuel tank capacity of 12-13.5 liters.

Triumph Street Cup 2017

In terms of strengths, the Scrambler Icon 2015 is praised for its perfect engine with a wonderful throttle response, linear development, and a worthy punch from below. The chassis is described as sporty and firm, with no soft slap. The optics of the Scrambler Icon are also highly regarded for their beautiful design.

On the other hand, the Street Cup 2017 is praised for its stunning looks, torque-strong and elastic engine, and a sporty yet comfortable seating position.

In terms of weaknesses, the Scrambler Icon is criticized for its thin handlebars, with suggestions that a tapered aluminum handlebar would be more visually appealing. The Street Cup's weakness lies in its electronics, as it does not remember that the traction control was deactivated after switching off the ignition.

Overall, both the Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 and the Triumph Street Cup 2017 offer unique riding experiences with their own set of strengths and weaknesses. The Scrambler Icon excels in engine power and chassis performance, while the Street Cup stands out with its stunning looks and torque-strong engine.