![]() ![]() OK I wasn’t expecting that, despite the 800cc engine. Slipping it into second was smooth and reassuring and opening the throttle had me pushed back in the seat, holding onto the bars to stay in place. Taking off the 803cc Desmodromic L-twin was generating plenty of torque and first gear was tall, meaning I didn’t feel the need to upshift straight into second, even taking off in a hurry. OK, those five seconds may have just been finding and kicking the stand up. Working out the instruments and controls was also far quicker than on most Ducatis, I got on, spent five-seconds making sure everything was as expected and that was it. Firing the bike up its note was pleasant but quieter than I’ve come to expect from Ducati. The exhaust was neat, the engine cases sported cutout polished areas, and the knobbly tyres gave it some street cred right off the bat. Picking up the Scrambler ICON from Ducati HQ in Sydney I was a bit unsure what to expect, in person it looked bloody cool. I’m also not into the whole hipster thing, which sure – is what they all say, but the Ducati Scrambler hype really misses the mark with me, which is a real shame because this is a really good machine and I think has the potential to reach a really wide audience of riders. You’ll probably cop a bit of flack from the traditional custom scrambler crowd if you turn up on a Ducati Scrambler but manufacturers providing accessories to customise your bike is just a smart move, from their perspective they can keep taking your money and to the owner’s advantage the parts will be high quality, a good fit and don’t break your peace of mind if you’re new to customising. It’s motorcycling stripped back to its basics, no rider aids (well except ABS) and with specs that again don’t reveal much about what you’re about to jump on board. I’ll also be the first to admit that images struggle to do this bike justice, there’s more to it than just looks, something that’s hard to define. Spoked wheels are optional depending on the model you choose, but the Ducati Scrambler looks the business and has the appeal. Indeed the Ducati Scrambler, which I first saw at the Bondi launch, follows many of the early scrambler queues – it’s light, with a minimal seat, plenty of torque, simple, with a small tank and chunky rubber. Scramblers may have been created in the early 20th century as all-terrain machines designed for racing with specific aims but Ducati have taken that concept and reinvented it, much as they did with their Streetfighter. ![]() ![]() The Nightshift tips the weighing scale at 196kg (wet).Ducati's Scrambler models offer a direct line to a simpler time when motorcycling was just about jumping on your bike and riding. The anchoring setup includes a 330mm single disc at the front and a 245mm single rotor at the back, while the safety net includes cornering-sensitive Bosch ABS. The hardware on the Scrambler Nightshift comprises Kayaba 41mm, upside-down telescopic front forks and a preload-adjustable Kayaba rear mono-shock to perform the suspension tasks. The six-speed gearbox benefits from a servo-assisted slipper function that is aimed to limit the rear wheel destabilisation during down-shifts. Ducati claims that the motor has been tuned for a smooth power delivery across the rev range. Mechanical specifications include an 803cc, L-twin two-valve engine that produces a maximum power of 73bhp at 8,250rpm and a peak torque output of 66.2 Nm at 5,750rpm. The Scrambler Nightshift is built around a steel trellis frame and it rides on 17-inch wire-spoke wheels that are wrapped in Pirelli MT60 tyres. The motorcycle comes equipped with features such as LED lighting, new Café Racer-style flat seat, an asymmetrically mounted LCD instrument cluster, a flat-track inspired side number plates, a wide handlebar, and a rear-hugger-mounted number plate. The new variant of the Scrambler family features the "Aviator Grey" paint that gives it a stealthy look. Ducati India has extended its Scrambler portfolio with the launch of the Nightshift edition. ![]() This Scrambler Nightshift bike weighs 192 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 13.5 liters. With both front and rear disc brakes, Ducati Scrambler Nightshift comes up with anti-locking braking system. The Ducati Scrambler Nightshift is powered by 803cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 71.87 bhp and a torque of 66.2 Nm. It is available in only 1 variant and 1 colour. Ducati Scrambler Nightshift is a bike available at a starting price of Rs. ![]()
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