Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023 vs. Ducati Scrambler Icon 2018

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2018

Overview - Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023 vs Ducati Scrambler Icon 2018

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2018

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Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023 compared to Ducati Scrambler Icon 2018

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2018

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	89 HP	Engine power	73 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	95 Nm	Torque	67 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	2
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	975 ccm	Displacement	803 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Kayaba
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	114 mm	Travel	150 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	direct	Shock mount	Deflection
Travel	Travel	76.2 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	60 degree	Rake	66 degree
Trail	Trail	137 mm	Trail	112 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	330 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	245 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,250 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	845 mm
Height	Height	705 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,545 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	705 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	211 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	170 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	219 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	186 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2018

The Ducati Scrambler Icon is certainly not a 'new bike' for 2019 but a successful facelift of a bike that was good from the start. New features include daytime running lights, LED turn signals, new suspension tuning and, most importantly, Bosch cornering ABS. For those who want a simple motorbike that can be used to cover short distances in a very relaxed manner and with a lot of style, the Scrambler Icon is the right choice, because if you let it glide along on the country road in a relaxed manner, with the Ducati you get a very cool all-rounder that is also really fun.

powerful engine

high and wide handlebar

easy handling

cool look

huge accessories market

uncomfortable seat

lack of average consumption display

weak rear brake