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All Bikes/Compare/Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle. 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. Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle: 73 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 186 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
73 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
67 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
211 kg
186 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,250 rpm
73 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
67 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
67 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
186 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimate based on typical real-world Scrambler 800 usage
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
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
Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle
Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle
7.5/10

"A characterful weekend weapon if the service history checks out."

Pros
+Charismatic engine, great soundtrack
+Unique flat-track aesthetic
+Forgiving, confidence-inspiring chassis
Cons
Desmo service costs bite hard
Minimal electronics for price
Bodywork damage common used

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