Ducati Monster vs. Scrambler | SoCal Motorcycles

Both are light, easy Ducatis you can ride every day. The real difference is attitude: the Monster is a sport naked that loves to be pushed, and the Scrambler is a relaxed, air-cooled classic that never asks you to chase the revs.

Choose the Monster if…

You love a fast back road and want the sportier Ducati.
You want more power and pull: 110.7 hp against 73 hp.
You like rider aids such as a quickshifter and traction control.
You want a sharp, modern look.

Choose the Scrambler if…

You ride for the fun of it, not the lap time.
You like a relaxed ride and an easygoing, air-cooled twin.
You want a classic look you can make your own.
You want a seat that sits a little lower.

Which one fits your riding style?

Here's where the difference shows up on the road.

Around town

The two weigh almost the same, and both are easy in traffic. The Scrambler's relaxed character and 18-inch front wheel make it feel laid back at city pace, and its seat sits 0.8 in lower. The Monster is just as easy to ride slowly, and its quickshifter makes stop-and-go smoother.

The difference: Both are easy in town. The Scrambler feels more laid back, the Monster more eager.

Weekend back roads

On Ortega Highway, the Monster is the one that wants to go faster. Its 890 V2 makes 110.7 hp against 73 hp, with traction control and a quickshifter to help you use it. The Scrambler is fun at a calmer pace, and reviewers say it never feels too much or too serious.

The difference: The Monster loves to be pushed. The Scrambler loves to cruise.

Making it yours

The Scrambler is built to be personalized, with color kits and accessories that change its look. The Monster arrives with sharp, modern styling straight from the factory.

The difference: The Scrambler is a canvas. The Monster is ready to go as it is.

What's actually different?

These are the specifications you'll notice on the road.

2027 specification	Monster	Scrambler
Engine	890cc V-twin	803cc twin
Power	110.7 hp	73 hp
Torque	67 lb-ft	48.1 lb-ft
Front brakes	2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs	330 mm disc
Wheels	17 in cast	18 / 17 in cast
Seat height	32.1 in	31.3 in
Weight	386 lb wet, no fuel	388 lb wet, no fuel

2027 U.S. models. Specifications and MSRP from Ducati.

Is the Monster worth the step up?

It comes down to what fun means to you.

If your idea of a good Saturday is a coffee run, a slow loop of the back roads and a bike that looks great parked outside, the Scrambler is all the Ducati you need.

If you want to feel the bike pull hard out of every corner, the Monster's extra power and rider aids earn their keep. The step up is $2,100 in MSRP.

Our advice: Don't buy more performance than you'll enjoy. But if you find yourself chasing the next corner, the Monster is the one that will keep up.

The best way to decide is to sit on both, back to back. We'll have them side by side for you.