Which bike is better Ducati Scrambler Icon or Kawasaki Versys 650?

According to our average user rating, Ducati Scrambler Icon has a score of 4.7/5 while Kawasaki Versys 650 is rated 4.7/5.

Which bike among Ducati Scrambler Icon and Kawasaki Versys 650 is cheaper?

Kawasaki Versys 650 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Ducati Scrambler Icon or Kawasaki Versys 650?

Kawasaki Versys 650 is heavier (218 kg) than Ducati Scrambler Icon (189 kg).

Ducati Scrambler Icon vs Kawasaki Versys 650

BikeWale brings you comparison of Ducati Scrambler Icon and Kawasaki Versys 650. The ex-showroom price of Ducati Scrambler Icon is ₹ 8,00,682 and Kawasaki Versys 650 is ₹ 6,93,940. Ducati Scrambler Icon is available in 1 colour and 2 variants and Kawasaki Versys 650 is available in 1 colour 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 Kawasaki Versys 650.

Scrambler Icon vs Versys 650 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Scrambler Icon	Versys 650
Price	₹ 8,00,682	₹ 6,93,940
Capacity	803 cc	649 cc
Power	71.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm	65.71 bhp @ 8500 rpm
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₹ 8,00,682

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Versys 650

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₹ 6,93,940

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	71.87 bhp @ 8,250 rpm	65.71 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	66.2 Nm @ 5,750 rpm	61 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	803	649
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	88	83
Stroke (mm)	66	60
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	11:1	10.8:1
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	Wet Multi-Disc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5	21
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	4	3.1
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	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	19	--
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	199

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	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	245	250
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Caliper	Front- 2 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	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre Size	180/55 R17	160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	33
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	33
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	42
Front Suspension	Upside down Kayaba 41 mm fork	ø41 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping
Rear Suspension	Kayaba rear shock, pre-load adjustable	Offset laydown single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability/145 mm

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	189	218
Overall Length (mm)	2,100	2,165
Overall Width (mm)	855	840
Overall Height (mm)	1,150	1,400
Wheelbase (mm)	1,445	1,415
Ground Clearance (mm)	176	170
Seat Height (mm)	798	840
Chassis Type	Tubular steel Trellis frame	Diamond, high-tensile steel

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	No
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
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	Yes
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 10 Ah (10 HR)
Headlight Type	Bulb	Bulb and Reflector
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	LCD Dashboard	Gear Indicator

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Comfortable riding position
- Light clutch pull
- Good mid-range torque
- Offers excellent ride comfort
- The 650cc engine is loaded with torque
- Easy to ride in the city
Could be better
- Tends to heat up in traffic
- Could do with wider service network
- Has an outdated instrument cluster
- Could get better electronic aids

Colors


Available Colours	Matt Black	Candy Lime Green

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(7 ratings) 4 reviews	4.7(3 ratings) 1 reviews

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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.