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Motorcycle comparison · Scrambler
Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle (MY2015) vs Scrambler Classic (MY2015)
Deep in a tight bend the Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle's sorted suspension keeps it tidy, and it's eager to tip in further. The Ducati Scrambler Classic flicks over at a nudge.
So which one do you buy?
The Scrambler Full Throttle has the edge if…
Character, looks and sound
Edges it: Scrambler Full Throttle
The Scrambler Full Throttle carries slightly more attitude. Credit a purer look. A close call, and a personal one.
Which one's the smarter buy
Depends what you want it for
The lower sticker price doesn't settle which one is the better buy. Neither is the clear better buy for the money.
What makes each one tick
Scrambler Full Throttle
In city traffic and on twisty back roads, the Full Throttle's low seat and light weight have it swapping lanes and bends off input at the grips that's barely there. A pothole doesn't upset it, since the Kayaba fork and shock keep the wheels working and the bike on its line. The air-cooled twin pulls clean through the middle of the revs, but there isn't much left once the needle swings high. The Termignoni exhaust barks back.
Scrambler Classic
There's torque from low revs in the Classic's twin, and it builds in one steady line with no sudden surge. On the Twisted Sisters, the bike doesn't need more than a slight push on the handlebar to lean into each bend. Rough pavement isn't so kind: the ride turns choppy. Wire spokes spin under metal fenders.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- Slipper Clutch: standard on the Scrambler Full Throttle, not offered on the Scrambler Classic.
- USB Charging Port: standard on the Scrambler Full Throttle, not offered on the Scrambler Classic.
- Luggage System: option on the Scrambler Classic, not offered on the Scrambler Full Throttle.
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Neither one fits
For all-day comfort, both fall short. Keep the rides short and you'll get on fine with either.
Call it even on commuting, twisty roads, and running costs. Choose on fit, price and the one that makes you grin.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
Scrambler Full Throttle
What owners say
Strengths
- Charismatic air-cooled V-twin engine
- High build quality and attention to detail
Trade-offs
- Basic suspension adjustment
- Lacks top-end rush
Scrambler Classic
What owners say
Strengths
- Lightweight, nimble handling
- Smooth, characterful V-twin engine
- Accessible and beginner-friendly
- Stylish retro design with quality finish
Trade-offs
- Basic suspension limits chassis potential
- Engine lacks top-end rush for experienced riders
Known problems to check before you buy
Scrambler Full Throttle
- Oil leaks from filter area Some owners have reported oil leaks, often traced to a poorly torqued oil filter or loose drain bolt from the factory.
Scrambler Classic
No confirmed faults on file yet. That's not the same as fault-free.
What they cost used
These prices compare a 7-year-old Scrambler Full Throttle with a 7-year-old Scrambler Classic.
- Scrambler Full Throttle
- about $6,000
- Scrambler Classic
- about $7,000
At seven years old, the Scrambler Full Throttle sits around $6,000 while the Scrambler Classic runs about $7,000. That's a $1,000 gap in the Full Throttle's favor. These are US market estimates, not live listings.
What they share
- Seat height
- 31.1 in (790 mm)
- Wet weight
- 410 lb (186 kg)
- Displacement
- 803 cc
- Engine
- 90° V-twin
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Power
- 73 hp (54 kW)
- Peak power at
- 8,250 rpm
- Torque
- 50 lb-ft (68 Nm)
- Peak torque at
- 5,750 rpm
- Top speed
- 130 mph (209 km/h)
- Fuel economy
- 44 mpg (US) / 5.4 L/100 km
- Fuel capacity
- 3.6 US gal (13.5 L)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Fork
- Telescopic
- Front brake
- 330 mm
- Front tire
- 110/80-18
- Rear tire
- 180/55-17
- Wheelbase
- 56.9 in (1445 mm)
- Front travel
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Rear travel
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Scrambler Full Throttle | Scrambler Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Slipper Clutch | Standard | Not offered |
| USB Charging Port | Standard | Not offered |
| Luggage System | Not offered | Option |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
