Duel Scrambler Vs XSR700: rififi at the entry level

By dusting off the mid-capacity neo-retro motorcycle segment, the Scrambler achieved phenomenal success in 2015. But 2016 promises to be trickier for the entry-level Ducati, as Yamaha launches an attractive and impactful XSR700… Duel !

Practical aspects and equipment

	Ducati Scrambler	Yamaha XSR700

Instrumentation

Daily trip 2 2 Fuel gauge no Yes Engine temperature no Yes Outside temperature Yes Yes Clock Yes Yes Gear indicator engaged no Yes Consumption indicator no inst + avg Handlebar controls Yes no

Convenient

Coded key Yes Yes Warning Yes Yes Adjustable brake lever Yes Yes Adjustable clutch lever no no Passenger handles no no Angled valves back no Lashing hooks no 2 (footrest) Safe that can accommodate a U no (disc lock) no

Electronics – piloting aids

ABS disconnectable Yes Traction control no no Antidribble APTC no Adjustable mapping no no Ducati Scrambler Yamaha XSR700

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