Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard vs Husqvarna 701 Motard
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard vs Husqvarna 701 Motard. 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. Husqvarna 701 Motard: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~195 km/h (estimated; governed by aerodynamics of single-cylinder output), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard
Husqvarna 701 Motard
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
65 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
182 kg
153 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,250 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
65 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated)
~195 km/h (estimated; governed by aerodynamics of single-cylinder output)
Weight
182 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (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
Husqvarna 701 Motard
8.5/10
"The best fun-per-pound supermoto you can buy used today."
Pros
+Savage, addictive single-cylinder engine
+Lightweight and brilliantly flickable
+Excellent WP suspension
Cons
−Significant vibration at highway speeds
−Valve service frequently neglected
−Subframe cracking issues known
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