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Message started by LostArtist on 09/30/14 at 17:47:35

Title: Ducati Scrambler
Post by LostArtist on 09/30/14 at 17:47:35

That'll do!

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2015-Ducati-Scrambler-Icon-top-i-730x520.jpg

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2014/09/ducati-scrambler-ready-for-anything/

only worry is maintenance cost

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by Face on 09/30/14 at 18:49:33

Ohhh........ How I've been waiting for this one!

Maintenance on a Ducati isn't bad. Yearly oil change and 12,000 mile dealer service intervals.

What you should worry about is insurance. It can get pricey on the Ducs.

Almost pulled the trigger on a Diavel a couple weeks ago, insurance agent talked (shocked) me out of it. My current Monster isn't what I'd call cheap to insure, either.

They sure are fun, though! 8-)

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by bobert_FSO on 09/30/14 at 19:09:49

Oh, I thought you were referencing the original Ducati Scrambler. I had a '67 250 in part of high school and college.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Ducati%20250%20Scrambler%20%201.jpg

The start of my love affair with big singles.

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by Tocsik on 09/30/14 at 19:11:47

All in all, they actually did a great job on this. Not a "classic" scrambler look but it's an obvious scrambler and stays true to Duc's dramatic accents. May just need a little bit more fender up front for grit and definitely different mirrors.
The specs look pretty good, too.

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by verslagen1 on 09/30/14 at 19:44:32

must have cast iron headers too.

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/30/14 at 22:49:22

Look at the shock and swingarm. I like that..

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by Serowbot on 09/30/14 at 22:57:31

Nice,... but I'd take bobert's Duc thumper...

Now why don't they just make one of those again?...
:-?...

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/30/14 at 23:23:34

Yeah,,and vent windows and kick panel vents,,,Why Not?

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by ToesNose on 10/01/14 at 04:26:53

The new one is certainly nice, but Bobert's is SWEET!

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by mpescatori on 10/01/14 at 06:59:21

Here's a better pic

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/01/5f54a31b92ec2f996b4a29dd91a7faa1.jpg
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDIanKN2hcc[/media]_[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVRtWb8AcXg[/media]_[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXesSg09HRU[/media]_[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmpf4cCEFG0[/media]
(see how "casually riding by" MCN journalist cannot keep close to Ducati test rider...) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... (Kick starting cerimony ;) )

The Factory claims 75bhp... sweeet...

What are my impressions ?

Good bike, but a number of things should be improved, options offered:

1. 19" front wheel, AND A FULL SIZE REAR FENDER

2. Old / Retro style instrumentation, maybe with a combined oil press/temp gauge in the middle

http://https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRFVoT0qRF6YHS6otvKGMWbI4je1L3v-LFjHcWysVmqvm3og0qQ http://https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTerZUV6_0xPinjrLyrWkV0YB9IyadQ-pI8-GS_Rv9lfPQCvcl

3. The old style "frying pan" air filter, fork boots, the long "slash cut" muffler,

4. An inboard front disc brake to recall the original huge front drum

http://https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT18zBo2b1uTsYIs85qNt9TCUlJ0m5f9f6ZRpMF_iv8UJKX3AnO

5. More specific "dirt" tires

http://https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSAznuqLlCixYKrwlpZKuzXL13Bwi0S5PZwwbbeiJ6-zumuhpHx

6. Small transparent plexiglas "windows" to show off your desmodromic cams & rockers

http://https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQNh2_pg3pkHPVU9MAcwmF1SBsyqxsqzRGJoONuAinyb_zIRVgWEw http://https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQZwyaO-IfgZdgGDVzTyCX2PMs1qhgHqMXE3F8j9fasgtWQrLqosA

(eat your heart out, Harley ! ;D )

AND MOST OF ALL, AN AFTERMARKET MERCHANDISING CAMPAIGN EQUAL TO THAT OF BMW AND HD... ::)

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by mpescatori on 10/01/14 at 07:20:56

http://www.ridetalks.com/news/2015-ducati-scrambler-spied-testing/2369/

http://vimeo.com/97701658

http://1-ps.googleusercontent.com/h/www.ridetalks.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/670x446xDucati-Scrambler-Spy.jpg.pagespeed.ic.1vu2kUqyUo.jpg

:-?

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by verslagen1 on 10/01/14 at 10:13:11

must be the z nation version :-?

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by gizzo on 10/01/14 at 15:29:10

That new scrambler is beautiful. Makes so much more sense,historically and aesthetically, than the ridiculous horror that is the Diavel. FFS, a Ducati cruiser? Didn't work with the Indiana, same with Diavel. I hope we see the scrambler on the road here some time.

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by Serowbot on 10/01/14 at 15:49:26

Ever efficient Italians,... testing their mobile meat smoker, and front mount tennis ball cannon, at the same time...
;)...
http://www.ridetalks.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Ducati-Scrambler-Spy.jpg

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by mpescatori on 10/02/14 at 00:03:33

2A3C2B362E3B362D590 wrote:

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by EJID on 10/02/14 at 15:45:14

http://vimeo.com/107578971

Looks like a fun bike...

at :46 it's worth a chuckle ;D

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by ToesNose on 10/03/14 at 12:19:46

Join the bush club! Oh sorry were you peeing? (snickers)

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by gerald.hughes on 10/05/14 at 20:30:42

I am an old fart. but for my money, I prefer the 250 Duc.

Title: Re: Ducati Scrambler
Post by mpescatori on 10/06/14 at 01:20:09

5D505D5A4D4B3F0 wrote:

THAT is the virtually unknown 125/175/250 (small block) Scrambler from ... 1965 ?

THIS is the renown 350/450 (big block) Scrambler 1971 on.

http://https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQNswnzI9yBiO50-Nu-DDwAVvEv9dgAi3anlf5QxhZFqCG0sN0whttp://https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRBrrTbcTbexGMuviUQwX_z_xSRKFMJJOugM8PJqa_zJD4eKh_y

A different kind of animal. Trust me. 8-)

http://https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQxQLtmUHTPx0DiuHzQNLLWwOCOxu6XT9AEjd6vwjW6oScB495thttp://https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRq8_k6LuKiMt9kGxmWp1MORYGw1LHVrB1CrIAguTMGdgF6YiVZ2g
http://https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSqiG5YskejE0sfqNyl-UCgIviVDwzJTYOmX_dqYxwBfXC903Yhttp://https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSBtd0CzIIc-kfTSy74a3nZjzK9WQkcRVG9sOB5-HNzZSF1HzVj