Two new models are joining the Ducati Scrambler range: the Café Racer and the Desert Sled. The first is an interpretation of the legendary ’60s café racer bikes, while the latter is inspired by ‘60s and ‘70s off-road bikes.
Although different in looks, both Scrambler versions mount the EURO 4-compliant, twin-cylinder 803 cc air and oil-cooled engine taken from the Icon. Together with the new homologation comes a new throttle control and an up-to-the-minute engine calibration that has made power delivery smoother, especially at the bottom end of the rev range.
Equipped with a 6-speed gearbox, the twin-cylinder Desmodue engine on the Scrambler has been designed to favour smooth running and fluid acceleration throughout the rev range, delivering 75bhp at 8,250rpm and a torque of 68Nm at 5,750rpm. Designed to be simple and accessible, just like the Scrambler itself, it features 12,000km (7,500mile) maintenance intervals.
Ducati Scrambler Café Racer
- Desmodue twin-cylinder engine, EURO 4-compliant, with black finish and machined cooling fins.
- Termignoni exhaust with dual tailpipes and black anodized aluminium cover
- 17” Pirelli DIABLO™ ROSSO II tyres, 120/70 ZR 17 up front and 180/55 ZR17 at the rear
- Dedicated seat with cover for passenger section
- Lateral number holders
- Separate aluminium handlebars
- Fully adjustable upside down fork with black anodized sleeves
- Sporty front mudguard
- Rear-view mirrors mounted on aluminium handlebars
- “Café racer” nose fairing
- Front radial brake pump
- Steel teardrop fuel tank with interchangeable side panels
- Dedicated logo
- Low plate holder
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
- Desmodue twin-cylinder engine, EURO 4-compliant with black finish
- Exhaust with dual tail pipe and black covers
- Reinforced off-road frame
- New aluminium swingarm
- Spoked wheels, 19″ at the front and 17″ at the rear, with Pirelli SCORPION™ RALLY STR tyres, 120/70 R19 M/C 60V M+S TL at the front and 170/60 R 17 M/C 72V M+S TL at the rear
- Dedicated seat with a height of 860 mm
- Tapered handlebars with reinforcement strut
- Adjustable Kayaba upside down fork with 200 mm of travel
- Adjustable Kayaba rear shock absorber with separate gas cartridge
- Steel teardrop fuel tank with interchangeable side panels
- Front headlight with type-approved mesh guard
- High front mudguard
- Extended rear mudguard
- High plate holder