Bmw R Ninet Urban Gs vs Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Ninet Urban Gs vs Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled. Bmw R Ninet Urban Gs: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled: 73 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 211 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R Ninet Urban Gs
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
73 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
67 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
211 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
73 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
67 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
170 km/h
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R Ninet Urban Gs
7.8/10
"A flawed but deeply loveable boxer that rewards the diligent buyer."
Pros
+Characterful boxer engine note
+Shaft drive zero chain maintenance
+Strong dealer support network
Cons
−Spline wear if neglected
−Premium dealer servicing costs
−Limited wind protection
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
8.0/10
"The most honest Scrambler money can buy, used or otherwise."
Pros
+Genuinely capable off-road ability
+Characterful air-cooled engine
+Excellent long-travel suspension
Cons
−Dealership servicing costs hurt
−Timing belts are non-negotiable
−Limited wind protection highways
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