Ducati Scrambler Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati Scrambler motorcycle specifications include a 436 cc (26.60 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, and a listed weight of 150 kg (330.7 lb).

Key specifications

1968-1969Model years
436 ccDisplacement
27 hpPower
150 kgDry weight
770 mmSeat height
11.4 LFuel tank
1,380 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
19681969

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1968 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Ducati Scrambler compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.

Engine power27 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 74% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 9th percentile across Ducati models.

Displacement436 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

About 50% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 11th percentile across Ducati models.

Seat height770 mm
Low 755 mmAverage 808 mmHigh 875 mm

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 18th percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity11.4 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

About 31% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 1st percentile across Ducati models.

This model Ducati database average

Ducati database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power9th

27 hp — more powerful than about 9% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement11th

436 cc — larger displacement than about 11% of Ducati models.

Seat height18th

770 mm — taller than about 18% of Ducati models.

Fuel capacity1st

11.4 L — larger than about 1% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Ducati average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,120 mm
This bike

2,120

Ducati avg

2,131

Close to average.

Overall width940 mm
This bike

940

Ducati avg

823

14% above average.

Wheelbase1,380 mm
This bike

1,380

Ducati avg

1,474

6% below average.

Seat height770 mm
This bike

770

Ducati avg

808

5% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 436 cc • Air cooled • 27 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,380 mmSeat 770 mm
Chain (final drive) • 3.50-19 front / 4.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.50-19
Rear tire size 4.00-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.180 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 180.0 hp/tonne
Specific power 61.9 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.16:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 436 cc (26.60 cu in)
Power 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 6,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 87.0 x 75 mm (3.4 x 3.0 inches)
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. Dellorto VHB 29AB with 29mm choke
Ignition Coil
Lubrication Wet sump forced lubrication with gear pump

Transmission and drivetrain

Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multiplate

Chassis and suspension

Frame Steel
Front suspension Front hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear suspension Swinging arm with adjustable shocks

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 3.50-19
Rear tire 4.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 150 kg (330.7 lb)
Seat height 770 mm (30.3 inches)
Overall length 2,120 mm (83.5 inches)
Overall width 940 mm (37.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,380 mm (54.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 11.40 L (3.01 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 130.0 km/h (80.8 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.1800 hp/kg

Electrical and instruments

Electrical 6V-70 alternator and 6volt 13.5Ah battery

Other specifications

Seat Dual seat

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.