Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sledstacks up against the Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Scrambler Desert SledMoto Guzzi V85 TT Travel
Model year20222025
Price$14,190
Engine803 cc853 cc
Horsepower73 hp
Torque66 Nm83 Nm
Weight193 kg243 kg
Seat height33 mm830 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L23.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speedManual
Front brakesSingle disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers, Bosch.Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Hydraulic Disc
Tires120/70-R19 / 170/60-R17 Michelin® Anakee Adventure: 110/80 - R19 / Michelin® Anakee Adventure: 150/70 - R17

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled and the Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled brings 73 hp in a 193 kg package, while the Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel counters with its own power figure at 243 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: