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Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled or Harley-Davidson Nightster? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Scrambler Desert Sled and Nightster. Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Price starts at Rs.10.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Fasthouse and Harley-Davidson Nightster Price starts at Rs.13.39 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is 2 cylinder, 803 cc Engine can generate 72.8 PS @ 8250 rpm power whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is a 2 cylinder, 975 cc Engine can generate 88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Scrambler Desert Sled provides a mileage of 19.6 kmpl (base model), and Nightster has a mileage of 19.6 kmpl (base model). Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is available in N/A colours & 2 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is available in 3 colours & 2 variants.

Scrambler Desert Sled vs Nightster

Key HighlightsDucati Scrambler Desert SledHarley-Davidson Nightster
PriceRs.10.99 LakhRs.13.39 Lakh
Engine Capacity803 cc975 cc
Power72.8 PS @ 8250 rpm88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range19.6 kmpl19.6 kmpl
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Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Fasthouse bike
Fasthouse
Rs. 10.99 Lakh
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Harley-Davidson Nightster STD bike
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Rs. 13.39 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.51 Lakh
Price Breakup
15.32 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.1
5.0
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 Litres
11.7 Litres
Engine Displacement
803 cc
975 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size
-
16
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
1
Front Wheel Size
-
19
Calliper Type
-
Front - 4 Piston& Rear - Single Piston Caliper
Braking System
-
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
46 mm fully adjustable usd forks
41mm SHOWA™ Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps
Rear Suspension
Kayaba rear shock& pre-load and rebound adjustable. Aluminium double-sided
Rear suspension is dual outboard& direct-acting
Front Tyre Size
120/70-19
100/90 - 19
Rear Tyre Size
170/60-17
150/80 - B16
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
245 mm
-
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
-
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Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
-
1
Fuel level guage
-
Digital
Tachometer
-
Digital
Speedometer
-
Analogue
Odometer
-
Analogue

Infotainment & Communication

Basic Warranty
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2 Years

Body & Suspension

Colors
-
Images
-
Frame Type
-
Double-downtube Frame

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
803 cc
975 cc
Engine Type
L-Twin& Desmodromic distribution& 2 valves per cylinder& Air Cooled
Revolution Max 975T
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
2
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Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.03 kwh
-
Range
-
211 km/charge
Top Speed
299 kmph
180 kmph
Max Torque
66.2 Nm @ 5750 rpm
95 Nm @ 5750 rpm
Max Power
72.8 PS @ 8250 rpm
88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Oil Cooled
Charging Socket
check
-
Bore x Stroke
88 x 66 mm
97 x 66 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
19.6 kmpl
19.6 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

Riding Modes
-
Sport& Road and Rain
Low Battery Indicator
-
1
Under Seat Storage
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
check
Console Type
Digital
Semi-Digital
Seat Style
-
Single Seat
Start Type
Self Start Only
Electric Start

Safety

Hazard Warning Switch
-
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
-
1
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel
Dual Channel ABS
Slipper Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
-
Traction Control System
-
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2200 mm
2250 mm
Width
940 mm
840 mm
Height
1213 mm
1108 mm
Wheelbase
1505 mm
1545 mm
Ground Clearance
238 mm
110 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 Litres
11.7 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.4 Litres
4.5 Litres
Body Type
Cafe Racer
Cruiser
Unladden/Kerb Weight
209 kg
221 kg
Seat Height
-
705 mm

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • High-performance engine
  • Typical Harley Davidson design
  • Showa Suspensions for better ride quality
Cons
  • It will come with a hefty price tag
  • Low riding position
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Detailed Comparison of Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled and Harley-Davidson Nightster

Transmission

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Nightster comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled has a 13.5 Litres fuel tank with 1213 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Nightster has 1108 mm seat height and 11.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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      Faiz Ahmed
      2 Year ago
      Review for Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
      3.6
      It is one of those bikes that can be termed as an all-rounder. Its amazing and marvelous.
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