Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled or Kawasaki Ninja 1000? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Scrambler Desert Sled and Ninja 1000. Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Price starts at Rs.9.93 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Kawasaki Ninja 1000 Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for ABS BS6. Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is 2 cylinder, 803 cc Engine can generate 72.8 PS @ 8250 rpm power whereas Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is a 4 cylinder, 1043 cc Engine can generate 142 PS @ 10000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Scrambler Desert Sled provides a mileage of 20 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and Ninja 1000 has a mileage of 17.2 kmpl (base model). Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is available in 1 colours & 3 variants whereas Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is available in 3 colours & 2 variants.
Scrambler Desert Sled vs Ninja 1000
Key Highlights | Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled | Kawasaki Ninja 1000 |
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Price | Rs.9.93 Lakh | Rs.12.20 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 803 cc | 1043 cc |
Power | 72.8 PS @ 8250 rpm | 142 PS @ 10000 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 20 kmpl | 17.2 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Scrambler Desert Sled specifications | Ninja 1000 specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 11.20 Lakh Price Breakup | N/A |
User Rating | 3.6 | 4.2 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.5 Litres | 19 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 803 cc | 1043 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Scrambler Desert Sled Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Ninja 1000 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | - |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Front Suspension | 46mfulladjustablusforks | - |
Rear Suspension | Kayaba rear shock& pre-load and rebound adjustable. Aluminium double-sided swingarm | Horizontal Back-link& gas-charged rear shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability / 144 mm |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 R19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tyre Size | 170/60 R17 | 190/50 ZR17 |
Front Type | Ventilated Disc | - |
Rear Disc/Drum Size | 245 mm | - |
Rear Type | Ventilated Disc | - |
Tyre Size Spare | No | - |
Instrumentation
Scrambler Desert Sled Instrumentation | Ninja 1000 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | - |
Fuel level guage | Digital | Digital |
Tachometer | Digital | Analogue |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Warranty
Scrambler Desert Sled Warranty | Ninja 1000 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | - | 2 Years/30000 kms |
Body & Suspension
Scrambler Desert Sled Body & Suspension | Ninja 1000 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Trellis | Twin-tube& Aluminium |
Engine & Transmission
Scrambler Desert Sled Engine & Transmission | Ninja 1000 Engine & Transmission | |
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Engine Capacity | 803 cc | 1043 cc |
Engine Type | - | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Type | - | Is_delete |
Charging Time | - | No |
Top Speed | - | 250 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 88 x 68 mm | 77 mm x 56 mm |
Charging Socket | Yes | No |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | - |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 72.8 PS @ 8250 rpm | 142 PS @ 10000 rpm |
Max Torque | 66.2 Nm @ 5750 rpm | 111 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
Scrambler Desert Sled Comfort & Convenience | Ninja 1000 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Console Type | Digital | Analogue and Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Handle Type | Clip On | - |
Seat Style | Flat | - |
Side Stand Indicator | Yes | - |
Start Type | Self Start | Self Start Only |
Safety
Scrambler Desert Sled Safety | Ninja 1000 Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | - |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | - |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Dual Channel |
Slipper Clutch | Yes | Multiplate Wet Clutch |
Dimensions & Capacity
Scrambler Desert Sled Dimensions & Capacity | Ninja 1000 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2200 mm | 2100 mm |
Width | 940 mm | 825 mm |
Height | 1213 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase | 1505 mm | 1440 mm |
Ground Clearance | - | 135 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.5 Litres | 19 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | - | 3.8 Litres |
Body Type | Sports | Sports Bike |
Seat Height | 840-860 mm | 835 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 209 kg | 238 kg |
Pros & Cons
Scrambler Desert Sled Pros & Cons | Ninja 1000 Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled and Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Comfort & Convenience
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled has features like Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Kawasaki Ninja 1000, on the other hand, has Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled comes with 6 speed Manual transmission and Ninja 1000 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled has a 13.5 Litres fuel tank with 1213 mm seat height. Kawasaki Ninja 1000 has 1190 mm seat height and 19 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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What is the on-road price of Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled?
The on-road price of Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is Rs. 11.20 Lakh in New Delhi.