KTM 790 Adventure R vs Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 790 Adventure Rstacks up against the Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 790 Adventure RDucati Scrambler Cafe Racer
Model year20202020
Price
Engine799 cc803 cc
Horsepower94 hp73 hp
Torque88 Nm67 Nm
Weight189 kg180 kg
Seat height36 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliperSingle disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable)Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17

KTM 790 Adventure R vs Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 790 Adventure R and the Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 790 Adventure R brings 94 hp in a 189 kg package, while the Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer counters with 73 hp at 180 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: