Which Scrambler Motorcycle is Best? (Ducati vs Triumph)

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00:00 Battle between scramblers
04:33 Road test
15:47 Offroad
24:43 Final thoughts

[pneumaticman]

Yam, I just went to Dream Machines in Austin yesterday and test rode a 2020 Duc’ Scrambler Desert Sled. I haven’t had that much fun on two wheels since I don’t know when. I don’t know how long on a bike. You articulated the indefinable fun factor that made me fall in love with it.

My wife said I was like a puppy, wagging its tail – true enough.

[jacksquat]

i've got the scrambler xe. sooo, that basically makes me a martini loving peerless spy, notorious womanizer, and masculine icon. i can live with that

[danmcgowan]

I had the same decision to make back in 2021. Picked the Desert Sled. There is just something about this bike man. The retro dirt bike look. I think the Ducati design team knocked it out of the park with this bike. Especially if you throw some Motoz tractionator Rallz on it, bark busters, pivot pegs, a real skid plate from iconic parts, Sw motech sys 10 litter soft luggage. And an Alt Rider rear brake attachment, the rear brake is to low. Man the bike looks bad ass! Now discontinued…it’s a keeper!

[charliestoybox]

From an old Ducati rider the Desert Sled was appealing as it reminds me of the old Yamaha TT/XT 500’s. But it’s the Scrambler 1200 XE Chrome that won my heart.

[seanmcpat]

I've got that exact same Ducati Desert Sled and lemme tell you, it's as cool as it looks online. I collect vintage motorcycles and restore them as well and the ducati desert sled is the only modern bike I own.

[triumphthunderbird]

I absolutely love that Triumph Scrambler!
Gotta add one to the stable!

[HISWSMARINE]

Love when Yam gets dusted at 18:00. My buddy who outweighs me by 40 lbs (being generous) is getting the 1200 and I am looking for less power coming off my SFV2 so I can bomb gravel like this! Love this video!!

[footnotedrummer]

The problem with the Ducati, is the fact that the price gap between them closes very quickly @ 3, 000 miles. Having the Desmo valves adjusted is around $1500, and it needs to be done fairly often. Example... I wouldn't doubt that Yam has had them adjusted 3 times after 12, 000 miles ($4500). That's a tough pill to swallow.

[austindavis]

I own a 2019 1200XE and love this bike. I own many different bikes and have 1, 300 miles on this one. I like to ride it like a super motard. Absolute grin machine.

[yorkchris]

Just going from spec.'s, the difference in front tire height is about two inches (25.6" DS vs 27.4" XE). It's surprising how much that would make a difference in roll-over.

[Twin_solo_az]

There are a lot more forest roads in my state than there are paved twisties. I'd have to get a low exhaust because I just don't like that high exhaust on the Triumph Everything else seems awesome though.

[CCitis]

Gotta go triumph. Huge maintenance intervals. More power. Cruise, better display, etc etc. great package. Also uses regular fuel, which is kind of underrated

[judge]

That Desert Sled looks dope af. I just wish it was water-cooled and less hot the legs

[ukvamp]

putting the Ducati against the 900 scrambler would have been a better comparison as similar in power and price

[shipjumper]

Ducatis cost way too much to own, but the Desert Sled is truly the best off road style Scrambler made today.

[espltdm]

I have a similar Triumph v Ducati problem but in the naked sport category. I own a Street Triple 765 and a Streetfighter 848. I love both of them for their own reasons. They both look amazing but obviously Ducati is sexy in its own Ducati way and Triumph, it's own. The Ducati is definitely way more raw, visceral, and a more challenging but real motorcycle experience. While the triumph is also very capable, yet highly refined and extremely comfortable. I feel like I need to get rid of one but I really can't dump my Street Triple. I don't know if it's only a matter of time but I'd rather not dump the Streetfighter either.

[richardbains]

I Have the Triumph, All I can say is ditch the OEM tyres asap. replace them with some good 90/10 rubber and it's a different bike.

[bradchll]

Have you even read a brochure on the Triumph? Power 89bhp, two different vids and still not right, frames on both models, XC and XE are bespoke to 1200 scramblers, not the rest of the twin line. What are fake tubes? Tubeless tires mounted on Akront hoops on the XE you were riding. That’s a good thing, Yam, not fake tube style, what ever those are. Maybe go over the real specs for 3 rd video?

[alexm]

Put on an exhaust on the Triumph as you did on the Ducati and bang, over 10kg weight saved and the "big" complaint might not be as big anymore.

[whatsup]

i got a high front fender from Tamarit for my scrambler triumph...really changes the look

a bit heavy when going in the trails tho