DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro vs BMW R 1250 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
- BMW R 1250 R 82 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 136 hp (BMW R 1250 R).
- Torque spans 88 Nm (DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro) up to 143 Nm (BMW R 1250 R).
- Weight spans 206 kg (DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro) to 221 kg (BMW R 1250 R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro | BMW R 1250 R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | BMW |
| Model | DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro | BMW R 1250 R |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 86hp | 136hp |
| Torque | 88nm. | 143nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 206kg | 221kg |
| 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, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper |
| Rear brake | Ø245 mm disc, 1-piston caliper with standard Bosch Cornering ABS | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR18 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Oil cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable Ø45 mm USD Marzocchi fork. | Upside-down telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Kayaba mono shock with adjustable preload and rebound. | Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber, spring preload continuously adjustable hydraulically by handwheel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 5.2 L/100km | 18 L – 5.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13895 | $14995 |
| 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. |
-TFT colour display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, Full LED headlight, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) -Integral ABS Pro (lean-optimised ABS), 3 riding modes (Eco, Rain, and Road), Hill Start Control (HSC) -USB charging socket, Intelligent emergency call, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) |
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2023 DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro vs 2023 BMW R 1250 R: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro and 2023 BMW R 1250 R are closely matched in displacement, while the Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro has a lower listed weight, and the R 1250 R has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro and R 1250 R have very similar engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1100 cc).
Peak power
R 1250 R has a clear listed power advantage (136 hp vs 86 hp).
Torque
R 1250 R has a clear listed torque advantage (143 Nm vs 88 Nm).
Listed top speed
R 1250 R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 230 km/h).
Cooling
Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro is listed as oil-cooled, and R 1250 R is listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro has a modest listed weight advantage (206 kg vs 221 kg). Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro and R 1250 R have very similar seat heights (81 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro vs BMW R 1250 R?
BMW R 1250 R is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro or BMW R 1250 R?
BMW R 1250 R has 136 hp compared with 86 hp on the DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro or BMW R 1250 R?
DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro is lighter at 206 kg vs 221 kg for BMW R 1250 R.
Which is better, DUCATI Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro or BMW R 1250 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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