DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro vs 2024 BMW M 1000 R
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro 81 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 BMW M 1000 R 83 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 86 hp (DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro) up to 210 hp (2024 BMW M 1000 R).
- Torque spans 88 Nm (DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro) up to 113 Nm (2024 BMW M 1000 R).
- Weight spans 206 kg (DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro) to 210 kg (2024 BMW M 1000 R).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (2024 BMW M 1000 R) to 1100 cc (DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro).
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| Specification | DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro | BMW M 1000 R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | BMW |
| Model | DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro | BMW M 1000 R |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 86hp | 210hp |
| Torque | 88nm. | 113nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 4 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 206kg | 210kg |
| Front brake | 2 x Ø320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M4.32 calipers, 4 pistons, axial pump with standard Bosch Cornering ABS | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper |
| Rear brake | Ø245 mm disc, 1-piston caliper with standard Bosch Cornering ABS | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR18 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17 | 200/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Oil cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable Ø45 mm USD Marzocchi fork. | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Kayaba mono shock with adjustable preload and rebound. | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 300km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 5.2 L/100km | 16.5 L – 7.3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13895 | $21695 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View BMW price list |
| Extra features | -Riding Modes, Power Mode, Ducati Safety Pack (Cornering ABS + DTC), RbW (Ride-by-Wire), LED light guide, diffused LED tail light, LCD display with gear and fuel level indicators. |
-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, Pro riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race, Race Pro 1–3, Pit Lane Limiter, Launch Control, -Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) +/- Shift, Wheelie Control, Slide Control, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), shift assistant Pro, -Automatic Hill Start Control (HSC) Pro), TFT display with M start-up animation, LED headlights, rear light and turn indicators -Dynamic Damping Control (DDC), M battery, M forged wheels, Titanium rear silencer, M brake, M seat ,M brake and clutch lever -Handlebar end mirrors, Keyless Ride, Tyre pressure control (TPC), Heated grips, Cruise control |
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2023 DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro vs 2024 BMW M 1000 R: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro and 2024 BMW M 1000 R are closely matched in weight, while the Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro has more displacement, and the M 1000 R has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
M 1000 R has a clear listed power advantage (210 hp vs 86 hp).
Torque
M 1000 R has a clear listed torque advantage (113 Nm vs 88 Nm).
Listed top speed
M 1000 R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (300 km/h vs 230 km/h).
Cooling
Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro is listed as oil-cooled, and M 1000 R is listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro and M 1000 R have very similar listed weights (206 kg vs 210 kg). Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while weight remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro vs BMW M 1000 R?
BMW M 1000 R is listed at 300 km/h (186 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro or BMW M 1000 R?
BMW M 1000 R has 210 hp compared with 86 hp on the DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro or BMW M 1000 R?
DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro is lighter at 206 kg vs 210 kg for BMW M 1000 R.
Which is better, DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro or BMW M 1000 R?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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