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Ducati Scrambler Nightshift vs KTM 890 Duke R

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift
KTM 890 Duke R

Ducati

Scrambler Nightshift

From ₹13.47 Lakh

Full Scrambler Nightshift page Change

KTM

890 Duke R

From ₹14.5 Lakh

Full 890 Duke R page Change
Ducati Scrambler NightshiftScrambler Nightshift · ₹13.47 Lakh
KTM 890 Duke R890 Duke R · ₹14.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Scrambler Nightshift: ₹13.47 Lakh (ahead) 890 Duke R: ₹14.5 Lakh Scrambler Nightshift ₹1.03 lakh cheaper
Braking Scrambler Nightshift: Cornering ABS 890 Duke R: Cornering ABS
Mileage Scrambler Nightshift: Not published 890 Duke R: 21 kmpl Claimed
Power Scrambler Nightshift: 73 bhp 890 Duke R: 121 PS (ahead) Torque 65 vs 99 Nm
Weight Scrambler Nightshift: 191 kg 890 Duke R: 184 kg Seat height 795 vs 834 mm

Pick the Scrambler Nightshift for the lower price.

Pick the 890 Duke R for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹13.47 Lakh
₹14.5 Lakh
On-road in
₹14.92 Lakh
₹16.06 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹39,654 a month
₹42,668 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
73 bhp
121 PS
Torque
65 Nm
99 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
21 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
803 cc
889 cc
Engine Type
L-Twin, 2-Cylinder, 2 Valves per Cylinder, Desmodromic Distribution, Air/Oil-Cooled
Parallel Twin (LC8c), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Bore x Stroke
88 mm x 66 mm
90.7 mm x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
13.5:1
Cooling
Air/Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
6 Speed Manual
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
PASC slipper clutch, mechanically operated
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive (520 X-Ring)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 330 mm floating disc, 4-piston radial Brembo caliper
Dual Floating Disc, 320 mm, Brembo Stylema Monobloc 4-piston calipers & MCS radial master cylinder
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 245 mm, 1-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 240 mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Bosch Cornering ABS, Dual Channel
Bosch 9.1 MP Two-Channel ABS (with Cornering ABS & Supermoto ABS mode)
Wheel Type
Spoke Wheels, aluminium rims with steel wire spokes
Cast Aluminium Lightweight Alloy Wheels (17-inch Front & Rear)
Front Tyre Size
110/80 R18 (Pirelli MT 60 RS)
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless (Michelin Power Cup 2)
Rear Tyre Size
180/55 R17 (Pirelli MT 60 RS)
180/55-ZR17 Tubeless (Michelin Power Cup 2)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Upside Down (USD) Kayaba 41 mm fork
43 mm WP APEX USD Fork, fully adjustable (split damping compression & rebound), 140 mm travel
Rear Suspension
Kayaba rear monoshock, preload adjustable
WP APEX Monoshock with progressive spring, fully adjustable (high/low speed compression, rebound), 150 mm travel
Frame Type
Tubular Steel Trellis Frame with bolted rear subframe
Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame with cast aluminium subframe
Wheelbase
1,449 mm
1482 mm
Ground Clearance
176 mm
206 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,100 mm
2130 mm
Width
867 mm
810 mm
Height
1,060 mm
1090 mm
Seat Height
795 mm
834 mm
Kerb Weight
191 kg (176 kg dry weight)
184 kg (Dry: 166 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 litres, 4 litres reserve
14.0 L (Reserve 2.8 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
4.3-inch Full TFT Color Digital Display
5.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with ambient sensor
Bluetooth Connectivity
Ducati Multimedia System, DMS ready
Yes (KTMconnect with smartphone pairing)
USB Charging
USB power socket under seat
No
Navigation
Not listed
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via app)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Road, Sport
4 Modes (Rain, Street, Sport + Optional Track Mode with Launch Control & Anti-Wheelie off)
Traction Control
Ducati Traction Control (DTC), 4 levels
Yes (Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control MTC with 6-axis IMU & 9-level track slip)
Quickshifter
Available as accessory, DQS Up/Down
Optional (Quickshifter+ bi-directional)
Cruise Control
Not Available
Optional (Cruise Control)
Additional Electronic Aids
Flat handlebar with bar-end mirrors, cafe racer side number plates, Ride-by-Wire
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
Full LED with classic X DRL insert
Full LED Headlamp with integrated LED DRL
Taillight
Full LED
Full LED
Turn Indicators
LED
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Flat cafe-racer style bench seat with dedicated leather finish
Solo sport seat with standard passenger seat cowl (Pillion seat included in box)
Under-Seat Storage
Storage compartment with USB charging socket
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹13.47 Lakh
₹14.5 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Scrambler Nightshift₹13.47 Lakh 890 Duke R₹14.5 Lakh 890 Duke R ₹1.03 lakh more

On-road price by city

Scrambler Nightshift Scrambler Nightshift against 890 Duke R 890 Duke R

CityScrambler Nightshift890 Duke RGap
Mumbai₹15.46 Lakh₹16.64 LakhScrambler Nightshift ₹1.18 lakh less
Pune₹15.46 Lakh₹16.64 LakhScrambler Nightshift ₹1.18 lakh less
New Delhi₹14.92 Lakh₹16.06 LakhScrambler Nightshift ₹1.13 lakh less
Bengaluru₹16.27 Lakh₹17.51 LakhScrambler Nightshift ₹1.24 lakh less
Chennai₹15.46 Lakh₹16.64 LakhScrambler Nightshift ₹1.18 lakh less
Hyderabad₹16.27 Lakh₹17.51 LakhScrambler Nightshift ₹1.24 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹14.65 Lakh₹15.77 LakhScrambler Nightshift ₹1.11 lakh less
Kolkata₹15.19 Lakh₹16.35 LakhScrambler Nightshift ₹1.15 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Scrambler Nightshift or the 890 Duke R?

The Scrambler Nightshift, by ₹1.03 lakh on the versions compared here: Scrambler Nightshift Scrambler Nightshift at ₹13.47 Lakh against 890 Duke R 890 Duke R at ₹14.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹14.92 Lakh against ₹16.06 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Scrambler Nightshift Scrambler Nightshift makes 73 bhp and 65 Nm and the 890 Duke R 890 Duke R makes 121 PS and 99 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹39,654 a month for the Scrambler Nightshift and ₹42,668 for the 890 Duke R, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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