The Ducati Scrambler is a V-twin-engined standard or roadster motorcycle made by Ducati. It was introduced at the 2014 Intermot motorcycle show, with US sales beginning in 2015. The name and the design concept revive the Scrambler line of dual-sport singles made from 1962 to 1974.
Ducati Scrambler at a glance
| Maker | Ducati, Borgo Panigale; final assembly in Thailand |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 2014 Intermot show |
| US sales from | 2015 |
| Production began | December 2014 |
| Engine | 803 cc V-twin; 399 cc in the Sixty2; 1,079 cc in the 1100 |
| First versions | Classic, Urban Enduro, Icon, Flat Track Pro, Full Throttle, Italia Independent, Sixty2 |
| 2017 range | Sixty2, Icon, Classic, Full Throttle, Café Racer, Desert Sled |
| Icon acceleration | 0–97 km/h in 3.7 s, quarter mile 12.46 s |
| Braking, 97–0 km/h | 39 m |
History of the Ducati Scrambler
A name from the 1960s
The Scrambler name and design concept revive the Scrambler line of dual-sport singles made from 1962 to 1974. The retro design includes some motocross elements such as the handlebar and brake pedal, but the bikes are intended for street use only and are not adapted to off-road riding. The Urban Enduro version, though not literally an enduro motorcycle, adds wire wheels, a handlebar cross-brace, fork protectors, a sump guard, a headlight grill and Pirelli MT60 dual-sport tyres; Ducati says it may be used occasionally on dirt trails but is not designed for heavy off-road use.
Built in Bologna, assembled in Thailand
Production began in December 2014. The engines and frames are made at Ducati’s Borgo Panigale factory and then shipped to Thailand for final assembly.
Seven configurations at launch
The first range had seven configurations: the 803 cc Classic, Urban Enduro, Icon, Flat Track Pro, Full Throttle and Italia Independent, plus the 399 cc Sixty2. Cycle World tested the 803 cc Icon: a quarter mile in 12.46 seconds at 170.64 km/h, 0–97 km/h in 3.7 seconds, and a braking distance from 97 km/h of 39 m.
The range grows
In 2018 Ducati added the Scrambler 1100 with a larger 1,079 cc engine and frame, in three models: 1100, 1100 Special and 1100 Sport. The 1100 line brought traction control, three riding modes (Active, Journey and City) and a fuel gauge. In 2019 the 803 range received a revised instrument gauge with a fuel meter and gear indicator, and a hydraulic clutch. The 2020 Scrambler 800 Night Shift had a flat handlebar, under-seat side panels and spoked wheels. A Desert Sled Fast House limited edition followed in 2021, and in 2024 the 10° Anniversario Rizoma Edition, limited to 500 machines, marked ten years of the range.
Design and features
- Retro roadster: V-twin engine in 1960s scrambler clothes, built for the street rather than the dirt.
- Urban Enduro kit: wire wheels, sump guard, fork protectors and dual-sport tyres.
- Icon performance: 0–97 km/h in 3.7 seconds and 39 m braking from 97 km/h in Cycle World’s test.
- 1100 additions: traction control, three riding modes and a fuel gauge.
- Anniversary model: the 2024 10° Anniversario Rizoma, 500 units with a Rizoma-designed livery.
Ducati Scrambler versions
- Icon, Classic, Full Throttle (2014–): the core 803 cc models.
- Urban Enduro: the off-road-styled version with wire wheels and a sump guard.
- Sixty2: the smaller 399 cc model.
- Desert Sled: the more off-road oriented version, with a Fast House edition in 2021.
- Scrambler 1100 (2018–): 1,079 cc, with Special and Sport versions.
The Scrambler shares its retro approach with the Ducati SportClassic and the MH900e. More Ducatis are in the Ducati collection.
Video: Ducati Scrambler 2015 | 4 Versionen, Preis, Leistung, Details
Video by 1000PS on YouTube.
Sources
- Ducati Scrambler (2015), English Wikipedia: range, versions, tests, later models
