Ducati Scrambler Icon vs Harley Street 750

Ducati is an Italian motorcycle manufacturing company famous for its SPORTS MOTORCYCLES. The Ducati Scrambler is one of the oldest Ducati motorcycle series, being introduced in 1962 and remaining in production until 1976. Initially, it had a 250 cc engine until it went through several upgrades until it finally had a 450 cc engine. In 2015, the Scrambler series was revived with an 803 cc variant and a 400 cc variant, with both still in production. In 2018, the Ducati launched a bigger 1,079 cc Scrambler model that is also still in production.

Harley Davidson is one of the oldest American motorcycle manufacturing companies. It is famous worldwide because of its traditional-style heavyweight cruisers with large engines. In 2014, Harley Davidson launched two unique cruisers known as the STREET 500 and the STREET 750. These motorcycles have a smaller engine size, are lighter in weight, and are also cheaper than most other Harley cruisers. However, despite their uniqueness, these Street models were eventually discontinued.

The Scrambler Icon is a standard motorcycle with a two-tone color scheme. It has chopped fenders that look similar to dirt bike fenders. The Scrambler Icon has an exposed engine with a solid black finish. The fuel tank and fenders are the only parts that are colored. The rest of the motorcycle is covered in a silver and black finish. At the front, it has an upside-down Kayaba 41 mm Kayaba fork with a wheel travel of 5.9 in. At the rear, it has a mono-shock with a capacity of wheel travel of 5.9 in. At the front, it has a 330 mm disc brake with a 110/80 R18 of tire size. At the rear, it has a 245 mm disc brake with a 180/55 R17 tire size.

The HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET 750 has a unique style and chassis design. The chopped fenders and fuel tank are the only colored parts, while the rest of the motorcycle is covered in a matte black finish, including its two-into-one exhaust system. Like many other Harley cruisers, this motorcycle also does not have any pre-installed SADDLEBAGS or other LUGGAGE BAGS. At the front, the Harley Street 750 has dual non-adjustable shocks with a 37 mm fork and a wheel travel of 5.5 in. At the rear, it has dual adjustable shocks with a wheel travel of 3.5 in. At the front, it has a single disc brake with a tire size of 100/80 R17. At the rear, it has a single disc brake but with a wide tire size of 140/75 R15.

The Ducati Scrambler Icon has a 49 cu in (803 cc) L-Twin, four-stroke, air-cooled engine. It is equipped with a bore size of 88 mm (3.46 in) and a stroke size of 66 mm (2.59 in) that helps it produce a horsepower of 73 hp @ 8,250 rpm and a peak torque of 65.2 Nm @ 7,000 rpm. The Ducati Scrambler Icon has a six-speed transmission system that operates on a chain drive train with a low transmission-power loss ratio. It also has a cornering ABS as a standard feature that promotes safety and provides more reliable braking.

The Harley Street 750 has a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 60^o V-Twin engine that has an engine displacement size of 45.7 cu in (749 cc). Street 750 has a bore size of 85 mm (3.34 in) and a stroke size of 66 mm (2.6 in), capable of a maximum horsepower of 53 hp and a peak torque of 43.5 ft-lbs (59 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm. It operates on a low-maintenance belt drive train system and a six-speed transmission system.

The Ducati Scrambler Icon’s riding style is similar to a traditional dirt bike. It has a mid-mounted foot pegs position and a slightly aggressive riding position. The rear mono-shock offers a comfortable riding experience when on paved roads or off-roading. The Scrambler Icon has an adjustable seat height, either 795 mm (31.3 in) as standard, 810 mm (31.9 in) with a high seat accessory, and 780 mm (30.7 in) with a low seat accessory. It has an overall length of 2,100 mm (87.2 in) and a wheelbase of 1,449 mm (57 in), which provide a confident riding position.

The Street 750 has mid-mounted foot pegs that offer a confident riding position for taller and shorter riders. Street 750 has a unique riding position, a seat height of 652.78 mm (25.7 in), a ground clearance of 144.78 mm (5.7 in), a trail size of 115.06 mm (4.53 in), and a rake angle of 32^o. All of these features provide a relaxed riding position. With an overall length of 2,215 mm (87.2 in) and a wheelbase of 1,520 mm (59.84 in), the Street 750 has a slightly aggressive riding position.

The Scrambler Icon and Street 750 both are lightweight motorcycles with large engines. For both motorcycles, more than 30,000 miles is considered high mileage.

The Scrambler Icon has a bigger engine and can produce more horsepower and torque than the Street 750. The Scrambler Icon is equipped with modern technology, including Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, riding modes, traction control, cornering ABS, etc. The Scrambler Icon weighs less than the Street 750. Street 750 is a cruiser that has been discontinued, while the Scrambler Icon is still in production.

Being a lightweight standard motorcycle, the Ducati Scrambler Icon can easily last over 60,000 miles, if the motorcycle is well maintained. If the motorcycle is serviced properly at regular intervals, it can possibly last a lifetime.

Both motorcycles have all the features suitable for a beginner rider. Both motorcycles are lightweight, easy to ride, and have an ABS; wh the Scrambler Icon has extra safety features as well. However, Street 750 has been discontinued and the Scrambler Icon’s 803 cc engine may be too much for a beginner to handle. Both of these motorcycles can be good beginner motorcycles. However, it is recommended for the beginner to go for the less expensive motorcycle with a smaller engine.

The Scrambler Icon is a lightweight motorcycle without extra luggage bags installed to keep its overall weight as light as possible. On the other hand, Street 750 is a lightweight cruiser and it also does not come with SADDLEBAGS, SISSY BARS, or CRASH BARS. The Scrambler Icon is also considered an ideal motorcycle for female riders due to its low center of gravity, low seat height, and smaller dimensions.