Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021 vs. Triumph Street Twin 2018

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021

Triumph Street Twin 2018

Triumph Street Twin 2018

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Overview - Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021 vs Triumph Street Twin 2018

In terms of engine and drive train, the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021 has a V engine type with 73 HP of power and 66.2 Nm of torque. It has a fuel injection system and 2 cylinders, with air cooling and a displacement of 803 ccm. On the other hand, the Triumph Street Twin 2018 has an in-line crankpin offset engine type with 55 HP of power and 80 Nm of torque. It also has a fuel injection system and 2 cylinders, but with liquid cooling and a displacement of 900 ccm.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have a swing arm rear suspension, but the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021 has a monoshock shock absorber with preload and rebound adjustment, while the Triumph Street Twin 2018 has a dual shock absorber with preload adjustment. Both bikes have Kayaba suspension components, with the Ducati having an upside-down telescopic fork front suspension and the Triumph having a telescopic fork front suspension.

In terms of chassis, both bikes have a steel frame, but the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021 has a tubular frame type, while the Triumph Street Twin 2018 has a central tube frame type.

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021

In terms of brakes, the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021 has a single disk front brake with a diameter of 330 mm and four pistons, while the Triumph Street Twin 2018 has a double disk front brake with a diameter of 310 mm and double pistons.

Both bikes have advanced rider assistance systems, with the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021 having cornering ABS and the Triumph Street Twin 2018 having ABS.

Triumph Street Twin 2018

Triumph Street Twin 2018

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021 has a front tire width of 110 mm and a diameter of 18 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 180 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1445 mm, a seat height of 798 mm, a dry weight (with ABS) of 180 kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 13.5 l. On the other hand, the Triumph Street Twin 2018 has a front tire width of 100 mm and a diameter of 18 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 150 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1415 mm, a seat height of 750 mm, a dry weight (with ABS) of 198 kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 12 l.

In terms of strengths, the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021 has a smooth engine, a comfortable chassis, cornering ABS, a strong character bike, cool looks, and a low seat height of 798 mm. On the other hand, the Triumph Street Twin 2018 has an engine with plenty of torque in the middle, a good brake, pleasant ergonomics, current electronic features, a smooth clutch, an authentic look, and a fair offer.

In terms of weaknesses, the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021 has little feeling for the front wheel, a front brake that needs manual force, and a chassis that reaches its limits at sporty speeds. On the other hand, the Triumph Street Twin 2018 has a brake that needs manual force and fittings with a small digital field.

Technical Specifications Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021 compared to Triumph Street Twin 2018

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021
Triumph Street Twin 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore88 mmBore84.6 mm
StrokeStroke66 mmStroke80 mm
Engine powerEngine power73 HPEngine power55 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,900 rpm
TorqueTorque66.2 NmTorque80 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque3,230 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio10.55
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder2Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDesmodromicValvesOHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement803 ccmDisplacement900 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
BrandBrandKayabaBrandKayaba
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel150 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
BrandBrandKayabaBrandKayaba
TravelTravel150 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialSteel

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeCentral tube
RakeRake66 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail112 mmTrail102.4 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter330 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter255 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsCornering ABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WidthWidth867 mmWidth785 mm
HeightHeight1,060 mmHeight1,114 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height798 mmSeat Height750 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)180 kgDry Weight (with ABS)198 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity12 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021

In the Scrambler 800 model series, the Nightshift presents itself as a sporty representative for the city and the country road. The engine has enough power and a wonderfully smooth response. The chassis and seating position are comfortable enough to cope with cobblestones, but the saddle is a little too hard. And if you ride too sportily, you will be disillusioned when the braking system demands a lot of power and the standard tyres convey little feeling. However, if you are looking for a cool retro bike with commuter potential and a lot of character, you should definitely consider the new Nightshift!

Smooth engine

comfortable chassis

cornering ABS

strong character bike

cool looks

low seat height of 798 mm.

little feeling for the front wheel

front brake needs manual force

chassis reaches its limits at sporty speeds

Triumph Street Twin 2018

Triumph Street Twin 2018

The new Triumph Street Twin cleverly continues the success story of the predecessor model; instead of radical changes, there are targeted improvements to the engine, brakes, chassis and ergonomics. The enormous 10 hp increase in power is nice, but the special character of the powerful in-line two-wheeler is still experienced more in the mid-range. Added to this is an improved look and feel at a price that is hardly higher. If you have too much money in your wallet, you can pimp and customise your Street Twin with almost 140 original accessories.

Engine with plenty of torque in the middle

good brake

pleasant ergonomics

current electronic features

smooth clutch

authentic look

a fair offer

Brake needs manual force

fittings with small digital field

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Scrambler Nightshift vs Triumph Street Twin

There are a few key differences between a Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021 and a Triumph Street Twin 2018. It takes less time to sell a Triumph Street Twin with 108 days compared to 123 days for the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift. Since model year 2021 1000PS.de editors have written 10 reviews for the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift and 11 reviews for the Triumph Street Twin since model year 2016. The first review for the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift was published on 11/11/2020 and now has more than 31,000 views. This compares to more than 45,200 views for the first review on Triumph Street Twin published on 11/12/2015.

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