BMW R80 vs Ducati Scrambler® Nightshift (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R80stacks up against the Ducati Scrambler® Nightshift. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R80Ducati Scrambler® Nightshift
Model year19852026
Price$12,995
Engine797 cc803 cc
Horsepower50 hp
Weight176 kg
Seat height795 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L13.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesSingle discHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeHydraulic Disc
Tires90/90-18 / 120/90-18 Pirelli® MT 60 RS 110/80 R18 / Pirelli® MT 60 RS 180/55 R17

BMW R80 vs Ducati Scrambler® Nightshift — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R80 and the Ducati Scrambler® Nightshift usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R80 brings 50 hp, 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: