Ducati Scrambler 800 vs Kawasaki Versys 650

Should you buy Ducati Scrambler 800 or Kawasaki Versys 650 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Ducati Scrambler 800 price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Kawasaki Versys 650 price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the Scrambler 800 makes 74.01 PS and 65.2 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Versys 650 stand at 67 PS and 61 Nm respectively. Ducati offers the Scrambler 800 in 12 colours whereas the Kawasaki Versys 650 comes in 1 colours. Out of 10 user reviews, Versys 650 scores 4.4 whereas the Ducati Scrambler 800 tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 9 user reviews..The Ducati Scrambler 800 Mileage is around 19.2 kmpl, while the Kawasaki Versys 650 Mileage is around 20 kmpl.

Scrambler 800 vs Versys 650

Key Highlights	Scrambler 800	Versys 650
Mileage (Overall)	19.2 kmpl	20 kmpl
Max Power	74.01 PS @ 8250 rpm	67 PS @ 8500 rpm
Body Type	Scrambler Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
Engine Type	L-Twin, Desmodromic Distribution, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, Air Cooled	Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC

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Basic Information	Ducati Scrambler 800	Kawasaki Versys 650
On-Road Price	Rs.11,84,971* Onwards	Rs.9,63,421* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	19.2 kmpl	20 kmpl
Max Power	74.01 PS @ 8250 rpm	67 PS @ 8500 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Ducati Scrambler 800 Reviews	4.4 Based on Kawasaki Versys 650 Reviews
Body Type	Scrambler Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 32,459 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 26,389 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.34,555 Scrambler 800 Insurance	Rs.31,381 Versys 650 Insurance
Colours	Matte blackView All Colours	Metallic Graphite Gray- Metallic Spark BlackView All Colours
Brochure	Brochure not available	Brochure not available

Basic Information

Ducati Scrambler 800

Kawasaki Versys 650

On-Road Price

Rs.11,84,971* Onwards

Rs.9,63,421* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

19.2 kmpl

20 kmpl

Max Power

74.01 PS @ 8250 rpm

67 PS @ 8500 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Ducati Scrambler 800 Reviews

4.4

Based on Kawasaki Versys 650 Reviews

Body Type

Scrambler Bikes

Adventure Tourer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 32,459

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 26,389

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.34,555
Scrambler 800 Insurance

Rs.31,381
Versys 650 Insurance

Colours

Matte blackView All Colours

Metallic Graphite Gray- Metallic Spark BlackView All Colours

Brochure

Brochure not available

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	L-Twin, Desmodromic Distribution, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, Air Cooled	Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC
Displacement	803 cc	649 cc
No. of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Hydraulically Controlled Slipper And Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch	Wet, multi disc
Ignition	-	Digital
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	88 mm	83 mm
Stroke	66 mm	60 mm
Compression Ratio	11:1	10.8:1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	65.2 Nm @ 7000 rpm	61 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

L-Twin, Desmodromic Distribution, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, Air Cooled

Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC

Displacement

803 cc

649 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	Ducati Multimedia System, Rake - 24°, Trail - 108 mm	K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Seat Type	Single	Split
Handle Type	variable section low	-
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Stepup Seat	-	Yes
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Switchable ABS	Yes	-
Mobile Application	-	Yes
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Power Modes	Yes	-
Quick Shifter	Yes	-
Adjustable Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features	Ducati Multimedia System, Rake - 24°, Trail - 108 mm	K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Real Time Mileage Indicator	-	Yes
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Features and Safety

Switchable ABS

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Performance
Overall Mileage	19.2 kmpl	20 kmpl
Top Speed	299 kmph	200 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

19.2 kmpl

20 kmpl

Top Speed

299 kmph

200 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	14.5 L	21 L
Width	-	840 mm
Length	-	2165 mm
Height	-	1360 mm
Fuel Reserve	-	3.1 L
Saddle Height	795 mm	845 mm
Ground Clearance	-	170 mm
Wheelbase	1449 mm	1415 mm
Dry Weight	176 kg	201 kg
Kerb Weight	-	220 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

14.5 L

21 L

Width

840 mm

Length

2165 mm

Height

1360 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	330 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	245 mm	250 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	33 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	33 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

330 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

245 mm

250 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

33 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

33 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Tubular Steel Trellis Frame	Tubular Diamond, High-Tensile Steel

Underpinnings

Frame

Tubular Steel Trellis Frame

Tubular Diamond, High-Tensile Steel

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Ducati Scrambler 800
- The rugged design makes it feel like a proper scrambler
- The L-twin engine offers good power and performance
- Offered in multiple variants with a wide range of colours
Kawasaki Versys 650
- Comfortable riding posture
- Powerful 650cc motor
- Generous fuel tank capacity

Ducati Scrambler 800
- Too many exposed bits make it impractical offroad
Kawasaki Versys 650
- Rider aids are not as comprehensive
- No navigation

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Rs.8,63,000^* Onwards
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Rs.8,63,000^* Onwards
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Rs.7,69,000^* Onwards
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Rs.8,63,000^* Onwards
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Rs.8,63,000^* Onwards
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Rs.8,63,000^* Onwards
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User Reviews of Comparison

Scrambler 800
Versys 650

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ayush on Jun 18, 2024
5.0
Nice bike all you we
Nice bike all you we definitely buy this amazing bike. And driver bike and use helmet all time best ever seen
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yash on May 27, 2024
5.0
Good bike I love it
Very nice bike I like it according to one of the best cafe racer and one of my favourite cafe racer bike very nice bike
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smruti on May 14, 2024
4.7
good bike.
This bike is my favorite bike And comphatable bike.this millege is good.pickup is good..............
A
anand on Oct 18, 2023
4.0
Awesome Bike
Performance is very good and it comfortable riding I have ridden to 150km speed and it feels so nice In traffic. It looks great and comes in unique colors. Overall, it's an awesome bike.
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juyel on May 16, 2023
4.0
Best Performance
This is a too good and amazing bike. This bike performance is so awesome. If your budget is more than this bike then you definitely buy this bike.
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K
krish on Aug 23, 2025
4.7
Performance and comfort
Best bike for long trip.this is best because I have done so many tours of north east state .this bike is very comfortable in every where up high road or any type of road does not matter it goes smooth and smooth I like it and the speed is unbelievable in this price range I used many bikes but I like it best you can go for it
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aniket on Jun 27, 2025
5.0
Comfertable bike
Good torque excellent bike with comfertable seat Along with best millage and good looking overall my experience is good by all side .best for all . Engine is so powerful and firing is good rough side bike engine decent vibrate while riding .best for long ride and adventure and decent image on road.
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shorya on Feb 12, 2025
4.3
The comfort in this bike is good
This bike is very good.Even though if there is rain and snow , it was like very smooth and it gives a perfect mileage around 20 in the streets and it has many modes like touring.And all the seat height is also good for a total rider . It is perfect value for money and Someone rides this it act as a attention seeker
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J
jaffer on Nov 27, 2024
5.0
Bike looks also very nice & refined engine
Bike performance & pillion comfortabl also very nice & bike has a more features sitting position so comfortable when we ride for a long Ride
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A
ankit on Oct 27, 2024
4.7
Kawasaki versys honest review
Best product at this price. Anyone looking for a touring bike should go for it.you will have amazing annd safe experience.
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FAQs on Ducati Scrambler 800 and Kawasaki Versys 650

Q) Which bike is better Ducati Scrambler 800 or Kawasaki Versys 650?

A) As per our average user rating, Ducati Scrambler 800 has a score of 4.5/5 while Kawasaki Versys 650 has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among Ducati Scrambler 800 and Kawasaki Versys 650 is cheaper?

A) Ducati Scrambler 800 price starts at Rs 10,65,200 & Kawasaki Versys 650 price starts at Rs 8,63,000 in Delhi . Kawasaki Versys 650 is cheaper between these.

Ducati Scrambler 800 vs Kawasaki Versys 650

Scrambler 800 vs Versys 650