Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Triumph Scrambler 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Triumph Scrambler 1200. 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. Triumph Scrambler 1200: 90 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 207 kg (XC curb weight) / 210 kg (XE curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h (approx. 120 mph, estimated — Triumph has not officially published a figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
Triumph Scrambler 1200
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
90 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
110 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
211 kg
207 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,250 rpm
90 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque
67 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
110 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
193 km/h (approx. 120 mph, estimated — Triumph has not officially published a figure)
Weight
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
207 kg (XC curb weight) / 210 kg (XE curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Triumph Scrambler 1200
8.5/10
"The adventure-retro benchmark that actually earns its premium asking price."
Pros
+Stonking low-end torque
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Premium build quality throughout
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs bite
−Heavy for technical terrain
−Early TFT screen issues
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