Ducati Scrambler Nightshift (2026) vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R (2026) vs Kawasaki W 230 (2026) vs MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Ago (2025)
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| Make: | Ducati | Suzuki | Kawasaki | MV Agusta |
| Model: | Scrambler Nightshift | GSX-R 1000/R | W 230 | Superveloce 1000 Ago |
| Years: | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90? ?L? twin cylinder, SOHC, Desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, radial valves and DLC tappet, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 803 cc / 49.0 cub in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in | 233 cc | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 66 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm | 67 x 66 mm | 79 x 50.9 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 13.8:1 | 9.0:1 | 13.4:1 |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 73 hp / 53.6 kW @ 8250 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm | 17 hp / 12.7 kW @ 7000 rpm | 208 hp / 153 kW @ 13000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 65.2 Nm / 48.1 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm | 19 Nm / 14 lb-ft @ 5800 rpm | 116.5 Nm / 86 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multi-disc with back torque limiting device and Brembo radial pump/lever assembly |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed, return shift | Cassette style, 6 speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain, front spocket 15, rear sprocket 46 | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links | Sealed chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Tubular steel trellis frame | Aluminum | Semi-double cradle, steel | High resistance steel tubular trellis, rear swingarm aluminium alloy - adjustable swingarm pivot height |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Kayaba USD forks | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 37mm Telescopic fork | 43mm ?hlins Nix EC hydraulic ?upside down? front forks with TiN superficial treatment. Completely adjustable with electronically controlled compression and rebound damping with manually controlled spring preload |
| Rear Suspension: | Kayaba rear shock, pre-load adjustable | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Twin shocks with spring preload adjustability | Progressive, single shock absorber ?hlins EC TTX completely adjustable with electronicall controlled compression and rebound damping and spring preload, aluminium alloy single sided swing arm |
| Front Brakes: | Single 330 mm disc, 4-piston caliper | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers | Single 265 mm disc with 2-piston calipers | 2x 320mm floating discs and aluminium flange - Brembo radial pump/level assembly |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc, 1-piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston | Single 220 mm disc with 1-piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, Brembo PS13 brake pump with 2 pistons caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80 R18 Pirelli MT 60 RS | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless | 90/90-18 | 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W) |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 R17 Pirelli MT 60 RS | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless | 110/90-17 | 200/55 - ZR 17 M/C (78 W) |
| Trail: | 108 mm / 4.3 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in | 94 mm / 3.7 in | 97 mm / 3.82 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1447 mm / 57 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | 1415 mm / 55.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 795 mm / 31.3 inches 810 mm / 31.9 inches, with high seat accessory 780 mm / 30.7 inches, with low seat accessory | 825 mm / 32.5 in | 744 mm / 29.3 in | 845 mm / 33.27 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal | 11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.23 US gal |