2015 Ducati Scrambler First Look
The Ducati
Scrambler made its official debut at the Intermot Bike Show in Cologne, with
Ducati having teased its reboot of the historic model throughout the summer.
The Scrambler emerges from the pre-show marketing hype, at last, with a
real-life spec sheet. The 2015 Scrambler is powered by Ducati’s remaining
air-cooled Twin platform and bears the distinction of being the most affordable
entry in the Italian marque’s lineup at $8495. It will be available in US
dealers starting in January.
The Scrambler sources the 803cc (88mm bore x 66mm stroke) two-valve air-cooled Twin utilized by the Monster 796. However, engineers detuned the Desmodue Twin for the Scrambler, which claims 75 horsepower (8250 rpm) and 50 lb-ft torque (5750 rpm). Considering the new Monster 821 may displace the 796/696 models, the Scrambler will be the lone holdout to showcase Ducati’s traditional air-cooled L-Twin engine platform.
