Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard vs Ducati Hypermotard 796
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard vs Ducati Hypermotard 796. Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard: 73 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 182 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Ducati Hypermotard 796: 81 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard
Ducati Hypermotard 796
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
81 hp
Torque (Nm)
65 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
182 kg
170 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,250 rpm
81 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
65 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
78 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated)
210 km/h
Weight
182 kg (wet/curb weight)
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard
7.5/10
"A stylish urban weapon that rewards riders who maintain it properly."
Pros
+Characterful 803cc L-twin
+Sharp supermoto-style handling
+Strong urban usability
Cons
−Throttle body carbon issues
−Suspension mediocre at best
−Cramped for tall riders
Ducati Hypermotard 796
8.0/10
"A brilliant used buy — if you do your homework first."
Pros
+Addictive L-twin character
+Manageable power, hugely rewarding
+Stunning Italian street presence
Cons
−Desmo service bills hurt
−Crash damage history rampant
−Heat soak in traffic
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