2018 Ducati Scrambler 1100 Preview
It was only a matter of time before Ducati released a bigger Scrambler to compliment the 400 and and 800.That time arrived at EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show when Ducati unveiled the 2018 Scrambler 1100, which arrives with an updated version of the two-valve air/oil cooled 1079cc from the discounted Monster 1100 EVO.



Ducati Scrambler 1100 specs:
Ducati Scrambler 1100 | Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special | Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport | |
Engine | |||
Type | L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled | L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled | L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled |
Displacement | 1,079 cc | 1,079 cc | 1,079 cc |
Bore x stroke | 98 x 71 mm | 98 x 71 mm | 98 x 71 mm |
Compression ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | 11:1 |
Power** | 63 kW (86 hp) @ 7,500 rpm | 63 kW (86 hp) @ 7,500 rpm | 63 kW (86 hp) @ 7,500 rpm |
Torque | 65 lb-ft (88 Nm) @ 4,750 rpm | 65 lb-ft (88 Nm) @ 4,750 rpm | 65 lb-ft (88 Nm) @ 4,750 rpm |
Fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection, Ø55 mm throttle body with full Ride by Wire (RbW) | Electronic fuel injection, Ø55 mm throttle body with full Ride by Wire (RbW) | Electronic fuel injection, Ø55 mm throttle body with full Ride by Wire (RbW) |
Exhaust | 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, twin stainless steel muffler with aluminium covers and end caps | 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, twin stainless steel muffler with aluminium covers and end caps | 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, twin stainless steel muffler with aluminium covers and end caps |
Standard | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 |
Transmission | |||
Gearbox | 6 speed | 6 speed | 6 speed |
Ratio | 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=28/20 4=26/22 5=24/23 6=23/24 | 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=28/20 4=26/22 5=24/23 6=23/24 | 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=28/20 4=26/22 5=24/23 6=23/24 |
Primary drive | Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.85:1 | Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.85:1 | Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.85:1 |
Final drive | Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39 | Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39 | Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39 |
Clutch | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run |
Chassis | |||
Frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame |
Front suspension | Marzocchi fully adjustable Ø45 mm usd fork | Marzocchi fully adjustable Ø45 mm usd fork | Öhlins fully adjustable Ø48 mm usd fork |
Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
Front wheel | 10-spoke in light alloy, 3.50″ x 18″ | Spoked aluminium wheel, 3.50″ x 18″ | 10-spoke in light alloy, 3.50″ x 18″ |
Front tyre | Pirelli MT 60 RS 120/80 ZR18 | Pirelli MT 60 RS 120/80 ZR18 | Pirelli MT 60 RS 120/80 ZR18 |
Rear suspension | Kayaba monoshock, pre-load and rebound adjustable | Kayaba monoshock, pre-load and rebound adjustable | Öhlins monoshock, pre-load and rebound adjustable |
Rear wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
Rear wheel | 10-spoke in light alloy, 5.50″ x 17″ | Spoked aluminium wheel, 5.50″ x 17″ | 10-spoke in light alloy, 5.50″ x 17″ |
Front tyre | Pirelli MT 60 RS 180/55 ZR17 | Pirelli MT 60 RS 180/55 ZR17 | Pirelli MT 60 RS 180/55 ZR17 |
Front brake | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M4.32 callipers, 4-piston, axial pump with Bosch Cornering ABS as standard equipment | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M4.32 callipers, 4-piston, axial pump with Bosch Cornering ABS as standard equipment | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M4.32 callipers, 4-piston, axial pump with Bosch Cornering ABS as standard equipment |
Rear brake | 245 mm disc, 1-piston floating calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS as standard equipment | 245 mm disc, 1-piston floating calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS as standard equipment | 245 mm disc, 1-piston floating calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS as standard equipment |
Dashboard | LCD | LCD | LCD |
Dimensions and weight | |||
Wheelbase | 1,514 mm (59.6 in) | 1,514 mm (59.6 in) | 1,514 mm (59.6 in) |
Rake | 24.5° | 24.5° | 24.5° |
Trail | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
Total steering lock | 34° | 34° | 33° |
Fuel tank capacity | 15 l – (3.96 US gal) | 15 l – (3.96 US gal) | 15 l – (3.96 US gal) |
Dry weight | 189 kg (417 lb) | 194 kg (428 lb) | 189 kg (417 lb) |
Wet weight* | 206 kg (454 lb) | 211 kg (465 lb) | 206 kg (454 lb) |
Seat height | 810 mm (31.9 in) | 810 mm (31.9 in) | 810 mm (31.9 in) |
Max height | 1,330 mm (52.4 in) | 1,290 mm (50.7 in) | 1,290 mm (50.7 in) |
Max width | 895 mm (35.2 in) | 920 mm (36.2 in) | 920 mm (36.2 in) |
Max length | 2,190 mm (86.0 in) | 2,190 mm (86.0 in) | 2,190 mm (86.0 in) |
Number of seats | Dual seat | Dual seat | Dual seat |
Standard equipment | Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack (Cornering ABS + DTC), RbW, LED light- guide, LED rear light with diffusion-light, LCD instruments with gear and fuel level indications, Steel tank with interchangeable aluminium side panels, Machine-finished aluminium belt covers, Under-seat storage compartment with USB socket | Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack (Cornering ABS + DTC), RbW, LED light-guide, LED rear light with diffusion-light, LCD instruments with gear and fuel level indications, Steel tank with interchangeable aluminium side panels, Machine-finished aluminium belt covers, Under-seat storage compartment with USB socket | Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack (Cornering ABS + DTC), RbW, LED light-guide, LED rear light with diffusion-light, LCD instruments with gear and fuel level indications, Steel tank with interchangeable aluminium side panels, Machine- finished aluminium belt covers, Under-seat storage compartment with USB socket |
Warranty | |||
24 months unlimited mileage | 24 months unlimited mileage | 24 months unlimited mileage | |
12,000 km (7,500 mi) / 12 months | 12,000 km (7,500 mi) / 12 months | 12,000 km (7,500 mi) / 12 months | |
12,000 km (7,500 mi) | 12,000 km (7,500 mi) | 12,000 km (7,500 mi) |