Ducati Scrambler Deus Ex Machina vs Norton Commando 850 Interstate (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Scrambler Deus Ex Machinastacks up against the Norton Commando 850 Interstate. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Scrambler Deus Ex MachinaNorton Commando 850 Interstate
Model year20151975
Price
Engine803 cc828 cc
Horsepower74 hp51 hp
Torque68 Nm
Weight178 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L6.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Expanding brake
Tires110/80-ZR18 / 180/55-ZR17 410-19 / 4.10-19

Ducati Scrambler Deus Ex Machina vs Norton Commando 850 Interstate — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Scrambler Deus Ex Machina and the Norton Commando 850 Interstate usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Scrambler Deus Ex Machina brings 74 hp in a 178 kg package, while the Norton Commando 850 Interstate counters with 51 hp.

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: