The Ducati Scrambler is an
V-twin
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Although widely associated with motorcycles (installed either transversely or longi ...
engined
standard or roadster motorcycle
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made by
Ducati. The Scrambler was introduced at the 2014
Intermot
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Cologne ( ; german: Köln ; ksh, Kölle ) ...
motorcycle show, with US sales beginning in 2015, in seven configurations: the Classic, Urban Enduro, Icon, Flat Track Pro, Full Throttle, Italia Independent and the Sixty2.
The Scrambler name and design concept are a revival of the
Scrambler
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line of
dual-sport
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singles
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made from 1962–1974.
[ While the retro design incorporates some ]motocross
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History
Motocross first evolved in Britain from motorcycle trials competiti ...
elements such as the handlebar and brake pedal, the bikes are intended for street use only and are not adapted to off-road riding.[ The Urban Enduro version, while not literally an ]enduro motorcycle
An enduro motorcycle is an off-road racing motorcycle used in enduros, which are long-distance cross-country, Trails, time trial competitions.
Types and features of enduro motorcycles
Enduro motorcycles closely resemble motocross, or "MX" bikes (u ...
, has additional off-road oriented components, namely wire wheels, a handlebar cross bar brace, fork protectors, a sump guard, a headlight grill, and Pirelli MT60 dual-sport tires, and Ducati says the bike "may be used occasionally on dirt trail" but it is not designed for "heavy off-road use".[ '' Cycle World''s Don Canet said, "tackling fire roads and mild single-track is well within the Scrambler role".][
The Scrambler bikes' engines and frames are made at Ducati's ]Borgo Panigale
Borgo Panigale (Bolognese dialect: ''Al Båurg'', ''Båurg Panighèl'') was a district of Bologna, northern Italy. Located in the city's western part, between the rivers Lavino and Reno, it had a population of 24,935 in 2009. Since 2016 it has be ...
, Italy, factory and then shipped to Thailand for final assembly.[ Production began in December 2014.][
As of 2017 there are six different variations of the Ducati Scrambler model they are the Sixty2, Icon, Classic, Full Throttle, Café Racer, and Desert Sled.][ The Icon's braking distance was of .][
In 2018 Ducati added a new line of Scrambler models with a larger displacement engine (1,079 cc) ][ ] and larger frame, the Scrambler 1100. 3 models were introduced: Scrambler 1100, Scrambler 1100 Special, and the Scrambler 1100 Sport. The 1100 line added features that were lacking in the original Scrambler line such as Traction Control, 3 Riding Modes (Active, Journey and City), and a fuel gauge.
In 2019 Ducati revised the instrument gauge for the 803 Scrambler range adding a fuel meter as well as gear select. A hydronic clutch was also introduced.
2020 saw the introduction of the Scrambler 800 Night Shift with flat handlebar, under seat side panels similar to the flat track model of past as well as spoke wheels.
2021 Ducati introduced the Scrambler Desert Sled Fast House limited edition with Fast House livery.
2022 Ducati 天 reintroducing thé Scrambler Tracker Café encore.
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External links
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Scrambler (2015)
Standard motorcycles
Motorcycles introduced in 2015
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