NCR Macchia Nera vs Ducati Scrambler DesertX Concept (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the NCR Macchia Nerastacks up against the Ducati Scrambler DesertX Concept. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNCR Macchia NeraDucati Scrambler DesertX Concept
Model year20092020
Price
Engine1000 cc1079 cc
Horsepower185 hp84 hp
Weight135 kg
Fuel capacity7.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 90/90-21 / 140/80-17

NCR Macchia Nera vs Ducati Scrambler DesertX Concept — which should you buy?

Picking between the NCR Macchia Nera and the Ducati Scrambler DesertX Concept usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the NCR Macchia Nera brings 185 hp in a 135 kg package, while the Ducati Scrambler DesertX Concept counters with 84 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: