Ducati Scrambler 800 vs Kawasaki Z650RS

Should you buy Ducati Scrambler 800 or Kawasaki Z650RS 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 Z650RS 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 Z650RS stand at 68 PS and 64 Nm respectively. Ducati offers the Scrambler 800 in 12 colours whereas the Kawasaki Z650RS comes in 2 colours. Out of 4 user reviews, Z650RS 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 Z650RS Mileage is around 23 kmpl.

Scrambler 800 vs Z650RS

Key Highlights	Scrambler 800	Z650RS
Mileage (Overall)	19.2 kmpl	23 kmpl
Max Power	74.01 PS @ 8250 rpm	68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Body Type	Scrambler Bikes	Scrambler 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 Z650RS
On-Road Price	Rs.11,84,971* Onwards	Rs.8,79,920* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	19.2 kmpl	23 kmpl
Max Power	74.01 PS @ 8250 rpm	68 PS @ 8000 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Ducati Scrambler 800 Reviews	4.4 Based on Kawasaki Z650RS Reviews
Body Type	Scrambler Bikes	Scrambler Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 32,459 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 24,092 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.34,555 Scrambler 800 Insurance	Rs.35,320 Z650RS Insurance
Colours	Matte blackView All Colours	EbonyView All Colours
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Ducati Scrambler 800

Kawasaki Z650RS

On-Road Price

Rs.11,84,971* Onwards

Rs.8,79,920* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

19.2 kmpl

23 kmpl

Max Power

74.01 PS @ 8250 rpm

68 PS @ 8000 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Ducati Scrambler 800 Reviews

4.4

Based on Kawasaki Z650RS Reviews

Body Type

Scrambler Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 32,459

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 24,092

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.34,555
Scrambler 800 Insurance

Rs.35,320
Z650RS Insurance

Colours

Matte blackView All Colours

EbonyView All Colours

Brochure

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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	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	-	Battery and Coil (transistorised ignition)
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	88 mm	83 mm
Stroke	66 mm	60 mm
Compression Ratio	11:1	10.8
Emission Type	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	65.2 Nm @ 7000 rpm	64 Nm @ 6700 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	Analogue and Digital
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Single
Handle Type	variable section low	-
Clock	Yes	Yes
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Analogue and Digital

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Digital

Analogue

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

Features and Safety
Switchable ABS	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Power Modes	Yes	-
Quick Shifter	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

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Performance
Overall Mileage	19.2 kmpl	23 kmpl
Top Speed	299 kmph	212 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

19.2 kmpl

23 kmpl

Top Speed

299 kmph

212 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	14.5 L	12 L
Width	-	800 mm
Length	-	2065 mm
Height	-	1115 mm
Fuel Reserve	-	1.8 L
Ground Clearance	-	125 mm
Wheelbase	1449 mm	1405 mm
Dry Weight	176 kg	-
Kerb Weight	-	192 kg
Seat height	795 mm	800 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

14.5 L

12 L

Width

800 mm

Length

2065 mm

Height

1115 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	-	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	220 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 Diameter

330 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

245 mm

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

32 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Tubular Steel Trellis Frame	Tubular, Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Tubular Steel Trellis Frame

Tubular, Diamond

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 Z650RS
- Beautiful retro styling
- Powered by the 650cc parallel twin motor
- Comfortable ergonomics

Ducati Scrambler 800
- Too many exposed bits make it impractical offroad
Kawasaki Z650RS
- Quite a bit more expensive than the Z650
- Only available in one colour scheme

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User Reviews of Comparison

Scrambler 800
Z650RS

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
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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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J
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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P
priyansh on Sep 10, 2025
4.3
Bike review
The staff is very helpful to select this bike My favourite part of this bike is Performance And nice to flex The looks are also nice specially the rim and tyre part The handling of this is nice if you know how to ride properly In the part of comfort it is average The sound is better than I thought
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J
james on Aug 14, 2025
4.8
Bike comfortable bike
This bike is absolutely amazing in 650cc varient this is one of the best bike in its range and the price value is not that much if anyone is trying to buy 650 bike i recommend to the person to buy the bike trust me it's the most comfortable naked bike in its varient and one of the best in indian market
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1
P
pradip on May 14, 2024
4.8
This bikw is very cheap and good
This bikw is very cheap bike in and the body style is so amazing cheaper and other superbike modes control feature prtty comfortable
1
A
aaradhya on Jan 08, 2024
3.7
Experienced Biker
It's just my review. Due to the high cost of repairs, I have to reduce the rating. However, the performance is good, and the mileage is average.
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FAQs on Ducati Scrambler 800 and Kawasaki Z650RS

Q) Which bike is better Ducati Scrambler 800 or Kawasaki Z650RS?

A) As per our average user rating, Ducati Scrambler 800 has a score of 4.5/5 while Kawasaki Z650RS has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among Ducati Scrambler 800 and Kawasaki Z650RS is cheaper?

A) Ducati Scrambler 800 price starts at Rs 10,65,200 & Kawasaki Z650RS price starts at Rs 7,69,000 in Delhi . Kawasaki Z650RS is cheaper between these.

Ducati Scrambler 800 vs Kawasaki Z650RS

Scrambler 800 vs Z650RS