Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special vs Honda CB1100 DLX (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Scrambler 1100 Specialstacks up against the Honda CB1100 DLX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Scrambler 1100 SpecialHonda CB1100 DLX
Model year20192017
Price$14,290$11,899
Engine1079 cc1140 cc
Horsepower86 hp89 hp
Torque88 Nm91 Nm
Weight194 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
Tires120/70-ZR18 / 180/55-ZR17 110/80-18 / 140/70-18

Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special vs Honda CB1100 DLX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special and the Honda CB1100 DLX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special brings 86 hp in a 194 kg package, while the Honda CB1100 DLX counters with 89 hp. On price, the Honda CB1100 DLX has the lower MSRP.

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: