Which bike is better Ducati Scrambler Icon or Honda CBR 650R?

According to our average user rating, Ducati Scrambler Icon has a score of 4.7/5 while Honda CBR 650R is rated 4.6/5.

Which bike among Ducati Scrambler Icon and Honda CBR 650R is cheaper?

Ducati Scrambler Icon is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Ducati Scrambler Icon or Honda CBR 650R?

Honda CBR 650R is heavier (211 kg) than Ducati Scrambler Icon (189 kg).

Ducati Scrambler Icon vs Honda CBR 650R

BikeWale brings you comparison of Ducati Scrambler Icon and Honda CBR 650R. The ex-showroom price of Ducati Scrambler Icon is ₹ 8,00,682 and Honda CBR 650R is ₹ 8,97,571. Ducati Scrambler Icon is available in 1 colour and 2 variants and Honda CBR 650R is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Ducati Scrambler Icon and Honda CBR 650R.

Scrambler Icon vs CBR 650R Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Scrambler Icon	CBR 650R
Price	₹ 8,00,682	₹ 8,97,571
Capacity	803 cc	648.72 cc
Power	71.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm	85.82 bhp @ 12000 rpm
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₹ 8,00,682

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CBR 650R

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₹ 8,97,571

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	71.87 bhp @ 8,250 rpm	85.82 bhp @ 12,000 rpm
Max Torque	66.2 Nm @ 5,750 rpm	57.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	803	648.72
Cylinders	2	4
Bore (mm)	88	67
Stroke (mm)	66	46
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	11:1	11.6:1
Ignition	Digital CDI	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate Clutch	Multiplate Wet Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5	15.4
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	4	2.3
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	256	354
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	19	23
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	299	230

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	330	310
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	245	240
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Caliper	Front- 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/80 - R18	120/70 - 17
Rear Tyre Size	180/55 - R17	180/55 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	42
Front Suspension	Upside down Kayaba 41 mm fork	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Kayaba rear shock, pre-load adjustable	Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	189	211
Overall Length (mm)	2,100	2,128
Overall Width (mm)	855	749
Overall Height (mm)	1,150	1,149
Wheelbase (mm)	1,445	1,449
Ground Clearance (mm)	176	132
Seat Height (mm)	798	810
Chassis Type	Tubular steel Trellis frame	Twin-Tube Type

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	Unlimited Kilometers	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V-10 Ah	12V, 8.6 Ah
Headlight Type	Bulb	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	LCD Dashboard	LCD Display

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Comfortable riding position
- Light clutch pull
- Good mid-range torque
- Great looking motorcycle
- Excellent refinement from the engine
- Gets traction control system.
Could be better
- Tends to heat up in traffic
- Could do with wider service network
- Extremely pricey
- Limited service reach

Colors


Available Colours	Matt Black	Grand Prix Red Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(7 ratings) 4 reviews	4.6(23 ratings) 5 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	5.0	4.3
Reliability	4.5	4.0
Performance	4.5	4.2
Service Experience	4.5	4.0
Maintenance cost	4.0	3.7
Extra Features	4.5	4.0

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The best mid segment super bike

Overall experience was too good though bit expensive in this range but it's worth it

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2021 Ducati Scrambler Icon: First Ride Review

25 January 2022

Vikrant Singh

We did ride this version of the bike in Thailand a couple of years ago, sans the BS6 update, of course. But we still wanted to see how it is to live with on our roads, with our humidity, and in our traffic. Ergo, this review.