Zündapp KS 750 Kardan Sport vs Ducati Scrambler® Nightshift (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zündapp KS 750 Kardan Sportstacks up against the Ducati Scrambler® Nightshift. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZündapp KS 750 Kardan SportDucati Scrambler® Nightshift
Model year19492026
Price$12,995
Engine751 cc803 cc
Horsepower26 hp
Weight420 kg176 kg
Seat height795 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L13.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Hydraulic Disc
Tires4.50-16 / 4.50-16 Pirelli® MT 60 RS 110/80 R18 / Pirelli® MT 60 RS 180/55 R17

Zündapp KS 750 Kardan Sport vs Ducati Scrambler® Nightshift — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zündapp KS 750 Kardan Sport and the Ducati Scrambler® Nightshift usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zündapp KS 750 Kardan Sport brings 26 hp in a 420 kg package, while the Ducati Scrambler® Nightshift counters with its own power figure at 176 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: