Ducati Scrambler 800 Highlights

Following the launch of the Scrambler Icon, Scrambler Icon Dark, and the Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro in January this year, Ducati has launched the Scrambler Nightshift in India at Rs 9.80 lakh (ex-showroom). To know more about the new Scrambler, 

The Ducati Scrambler made the Italian brand accessible to loads of enthusiasts who longed for a Ducati in their garage. The neo-retro motorcycles are one of the more affordable Ducatis and take inspiration from their 1960s namesake. The prices of select variants of the motorcycle have been revealed on the brand's official website.

Ducati Scrambler Price:

The Ducati Scrambler is available in three variants: Icon, Desert Sled, and Nightshift. The Desert Sled is the hardcore true-blooded scrambler of the lot. The BS4-compliant Ducati Scrambler’s prices started from Rs 7.89 lakh for the Icon trim. Expect the BS6-compliant version to start from around Rs 9.79 lakh (ex-showroom). The Cafe Racer and Full Throttle models have been discontinued. Ducati has priced the Desert Sled BS6 at Rs 11.80 lakh, whereas the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift BS6 retails at Rs 10.70 lakh, both ex-showroom India.

Ducati Scrambler Features:

Ducati spruced up the Scrambler a while back. The neo-retro motorcycle got a cross-shaped LED DRL and LED turn indicators. The LCD digital console also saw minor revisions with a gear position indicator and fuel gauge. This console is Ducati Multimedia System ready, allowing you to connect your smartphone to your ride to control music on the go.

Ducati Scrambler Engine:

The Ducati Scrambler is powered by the old 803cc L-twin air-cooled engine that puts out 73.4PS and 67Nm. The BS6-compliant version makes the same power and torque as the BS4 engine. The six-speed gearbox is fitted with a hydraulically actuated slip-and-assist clutch.

Ducati Scrambler Suspension & Brakes:

On the Ducati Scrambler Icon and Nightshift, you find a 41mm Kayaba USD fork and a Kayaba preload-adjustable mono-shock. All of them get a 330mm front disc with a Brembo four-piston radial caliper and a 245mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper. On the Icon, you get an 18-/17-inch alloy wheel setup that runs on Pirelli MT 60 RS tires, whereas the Nightshift rides on 18-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke wheels. The Scrambler gets Bosch cornering ABS. The Desert Sled is the most hardcore of the lot, and to handle the gnarly bits, the Sled gets a 46mm fully-adjustable USD fork and a preload and rebound-adjustable Kayaba mono-shock. These are long-travel suspension units. The 19-/17-inch spoke wheels are wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR dual-purpose tires. Braking hardware remains the same.

Ducati Scrambler Rivals:

The Ducati Scrambler locks horns with the likes of the Triumph Street Twin and the upcoming BS6-compliant Triumph Street Scrambler. The Scrambler Desert Sled is almost as capable as the hardcore Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC but is less powerful and less kitted out. For the same price as the Scrambler Icon, you can get yourself the Kawasaki Z900 and the Suzuki GSX-S750, both of which are due to receive their BS6 updates.

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