Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 900 vs Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 900 vs Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled. Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 900: 55 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, 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
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 900
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
Horsepower (hp)
55 hp
73 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
67 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
211 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
55 hp @ 6,100 rpm
73 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 3,230 rpm
67 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.8 L/100km (approx. 20.8 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 900
7.8/10
"A genuinely rewarding used buy if you inspect carefully and pay fairly."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Stunning period-correct aesthetics
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Subframe vulnerable to crash damage
−Suspension mediocre off-road
−Pre-2016 fuelling can roughen
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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