Ducati Scrambler® Icon Dark vs Moto Guzzi 850 T 5 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Scrambler® Icon Darkstacks up against the Moto Guzzi 850 T 5. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Scrambler® Icon DarkMoto Guzzi 850 T 5
Model year20261988
Price$9,995
Engine803 cc844 cc
Horsepower67 hp
Weight173 kg
Seat height795 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain5-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDual disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresPirelli® MT 60 RS 110/80 ZR18 / Pirelli® MT 60 RS 180/55 ZR17110/90-16 / 130/90-16

Ducati Scrambler® Icon Dark vs Moto Guzzi 850 T 5 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Scrambler® Icon Dark and the Moto Guzzi 850 T 5 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Scrambler® Icon Dark brings its published horsepower in a 173 kg package, while the Moto Guzzi 850 T 5 counters with 67 hp.

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: