Ducati Scrambler 800 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Should you buy Ducati Scrambler 800 or Kawasaki Vulcan S 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 10,87,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S price in is Rs 8,13,000 (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 Vulcan S stand at 61 PS and 61 Nm respectively. Ducati offers the Scrambler 800 in 12 colours whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S comes in 1 colours. Out of 10 user reviews, Vulcan S scores 4.5 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 Vulcan S Mileage is around 20.58 kmpl.

Scrambler 800 vs Vulcan S

Key Highlights	Scrambler 800	Vulcan S
Mileage (Overall)	19.2 kmpl	20.58 kmpl
Max Power	74.01 PS @ 8250 rpm	61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Body Type	Scrambler Bikes	Cruiser 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 Vulcan S
On-Road Price	Rs.12,08,857* Onwards	Rs.9,08,637* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	19.2 kmpl	20.58 kmpl
Max Power	74.01 PS @ 8250 rpm	61 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Ducati Scrambler 800 Reviews	4.5 Based on Kawasaki Vulcan S Reviews
Body Type	Scrambler Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 33,095 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 24,874 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.34,897 Scrambler 800 Insurance	Rs.30,597 Vulcan S Insurance
Colours	Matte blackView All Colours	Metallic Flat Spark BlackView All Colours
Brochure	Brochure not available	Brochure not available

Basic Information

Ducati Scrambler 800

Kawasaki Vulcan S

On-Road Price

Rs.12,08,857* Onwards

Rs.9,08,637* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

19.2 kmpl

20.58 kmpl

Max Power

74.01 PS @ 8250 rpm

61 PS @ 7500 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Ducati Scrambler 800 Reviews

4.5

Based on Kawasaki Vulcan S Reviews

Body Type

Scrambler Bikes

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 33,095

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 24,874

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.34,897
Scrambler 800 Insurance

Rs.30,597
Vulcan S Insurance

Colours

Matte blackView All Colours

Metallic Flat 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
Number Of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	2	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Hydraulically Controlled Slipper And Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc
Ignition	-	Digital
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	88 mm	83 mm
Stroke	66 mm	60 mm
Compression Ratio	11:1	10.8:1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	65.2 Nm @ 7000 rpm	61 Nm @ 6600 rpm
Starting System	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

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Analogue and Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	Digital	-
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split
Handlebar type	variable section low	-
Clock	Yes	Digital
Passenger Backrest	-	Yes
Stepup Seat	-	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	-	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Analogue and Digital

Speedometer

Digital

Analogue

Tachometer

Digital

Tripmeter

Digital

Features and Safety
Switchable ABS	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Power Modes	Yes	-
Quickshifter	Yes	-
Additional Features/Information	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

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Performance
City Mileage (Tested)	-	20.58 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)	-	24.37 kmpl
Overall Mileage	19.2 kmpl	20.58 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)	-	3.48 Sec
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)	-	4.13 Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	-	3.82 Sec
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	-	5.83 Sec
Braking 60-0 km/h	-	16.38 Sec
Braking 80-0 km/h	-	28.04 Sec
Braking 100-0 km/h	-	44.09 Sec
Claimed Top Speed	299 kmph	186 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

20.58 kmpl

Highway Mileage (Tested)

24.37 kmpl

Overall Mileage

19.2 kmpl

20.58 kmpl

Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)

3.48 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 L	14 L
Width	-	855 mm
Length	-	2310 mm
Height	-	1090 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	-	2.1 L
Ground Clearance	-	130 mm
Wheelbase	1449 mm	1575 mm
Dry Weight	176 kg	221 kg
Kerb Weight	-	235 kg
Seat height	795 mm	705 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.5 L

14 L

Width

855 mm

Length

2310 mm

Height

1090 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	330 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Size	245 mm	250 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	36 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

330 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Size

245 mm

250 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

32 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Tubular Steel Trellis Frame	Perimeter, high-tensile steel

Underpinnings

Frame

Tubular Steel Trellis Frame

Perimeter, 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 Vulcan S
- The modern cruiser design has been very well executed
- Relaxed and upright riding posture makes it easy to ride for long distances
- The engine offers exciting performance

Ducati Scrambler 800
- Too many exposed bits make it impractical offroad
Kawasaki Vulcan S
- The pearl matte sage green colour scheme doesn’t look that good

Scrambler 800 comparison with similar bikes

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Rs.8,13,000^* Onwards
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Rs.8,13,000^* Onwards
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Rs.7,69,000^* Onwards
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Rs.8,13,000^* Onwards
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User Reviews of Comparison

Scrambler 800
Vulcan S

A
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
1
Y
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
S
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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G
ganesh on Sep 30, 2025
4.8
Kawasaki Vulcan with a heart of Ninja
The Kawasaki Vulcan S is a big, heavy cruiser bike that runs like a Ninja with a 659 CC parallel - twin engine delivering 61 HP. It offers smooth handling, modern features, and is well maintained in authorized showrooms. Single handedly driven, it combines power and style perfectly. It reaches a speed of 0 to 100 km in about 15 meters and breaks also efficiently,
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3 2
S
somnath on Jun 26, 2025
5.0
In short I call it "Rebel"
A perfect blend of vibe'eee ride sport bike performance, More sporty then most cruisers a unique mix of cruiser comfort and superbike performance, about handle it easy to ride in low speed, the powerful machine with modern look and a rebel engine, great for solo rider who want style, power and comfort in one pack
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1 1
R
rishabh on Oct 19, 2024
4.2
You can feel the power
You can feel the power when you sit in this bike, my ratings are 4.2 as it was asked about mileage and maintenance which obviously will be higher.
1 1
W
wafi on Sep 10, 2024
3.3
Overall verdict of jawa
Overall bike is good but maintenance cost is much higher comparatively. But I love the looks of this
1
A
ashok on Feb 04, 2022
4.0
Good For Riding
The bike is too good on highway’s but the problem is ground clearance, for every road hump we must slow down.
1 2
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FAQs on Ducati Scrambler 800 and Kawasaki Vulcan S

Q) Which bike is better Ducati Scrambler 800 or Kawasaki Vulcan S?

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

Q) Which bike among Ducati Scrambler 800 and Kawasaki Vulcan S is cheaper?

A) Ducati Scrambler 800 price starts at Rs 10,87,000 & Kawasaki Vulcan S price starts at Rs 8,13,000 in Delhi . Kawasaki Vulcan S is cheaper between these.

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