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Ducati is running out its current Scrambler 1100 models which will be replaced later this year by the restyled PRO and PRO Sport. As is often the case with the introduction of new models, the current models are being run out at very attractive discounts. And they are such a good buy because the only …
Ducati has featured its new Scrambler 1100 Pro models at the renowned ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California, in yet another example of how the Italian company is a master in motorcycle design. Don’t believe me? Think your Harley, BMW, MV Agusta, Yamaha or Honda is prettier? Obviously beauty is in the eye of …
As tipped last week, Ducati has debuted two new Scrambler 1100 Pros that finally dispense with the ugly looping brake cable. There are two models, the Sport having fully adjustable Öhlins suspension. (Full tech specs at the end of the article.) Here they are in action in Miami. (We’re a bit concerned the female’s ride doesn’t …
Triumph has paid an undisclosed sum to feature in the 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die, but a Ducati Scrambler has stolen some limelight. The price for product placement in a movie is up to about $A500,000, but for a Bond film it can be a whole lot more. In fact, Heineken is believed …
Ducati is tipped to unveil its 2020 models on 23 October 2019 with a Streetfighter V4, Multistrada V4, Multistrada S GT and a Scrambler Icon Dark added to its ranges. The Italian manufacturer has already confirmed the Streetfighter V4 will be released as a 2020 model. We’ve also seen spy photos of a Multistrada V4 and …
The Ducati Desert Sled is the first of the modern scramblers that is actually a capable all-roader. Many riders criticise the current trend to retro scramblers as not being true to the traditions of a scrambler that is light, low and off-road capable. When Ducati introduce the Scramblers in 2015 they became an instant hit …
A Spanish woman who rode her Ducati Scrambler 15,000km through Africa has been honoured with the Spanish Geographical Society’s Journey of the Year 2018 award. Alicia Sornosa set off on her bike down the backbone of East Africa to raise money for Amigos de Silva. The Spanish non-government organisation provides humanitarian aid projects such as water supply …
Ducati has released a video of behind-the-scene stunt action in the new movie Venom featuring a customised Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle and Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special. Venom stunts Venom, an M-rated Spiderman spinoff, is now in cinemas starring actor Tom Hardy who personally rides a Triumph Thruxton R. While Tom rode in some Venom scenes, he doesn’t …
Ducati has teased a new bike with a muddy image of a grey panel with their red logo and the promise that a “new bike is coming” on Friday (12 October 2018). The bike will be revealed at 11am Italian time on Friday, which is 9pm AEDT. So what could it be? The muddy image …
After unveiling the updated Scrambler Icon earlier this month, Ducati has added updated versions of the Full Throttle, Café Racer and Desert Sled Scramblers at the Intermot show in Cologne. The Scramblers get the same updates as the Icon with Bosch cornering ABS, a fuel gauge, LED daytime running light and indicators, blackened engine, “ergonomic” controls, …