2019 Ducati Scrambler First Look Preview
When Ducati reported its yearly sales numbers for 2017, the Borgo Panigale brand sold 55,451 motorcycles and celebrated its eight-straight year of positive sales growth.
A significant portion of those sales – 14,061, to be exact – were Scrambler models.
- Icon
- Urban Enduro
- Full Throttle
- Classic
To date Ducati has sold more 55,000 Scramblers.
Ducati has released a few updated models over the past four years, including the 1100, the Cafe Racer and the Desert Sled, to name a few.
For 2019, Ducati has decided to update its core model in its “lifestyle” Scrambler brand – the Icon.
The biggest change to the base Scrambler model is the new Bosch Cornering ABS, which can be turned off.
The 2019 Icon also gets a new headlight with LED DRL (Daytime Running Light) and LED turn signals. The LCD instrument menu was updated with a fuel gauge and the hydraulic clutch – now adjustable – was updated for a softer feel.
As for styling, bigger aluminum side panels match the steel teardrop gas tank, and the engine is painted black with brushed cylinder head fins. Machine-finished wheels add to the look.
The 2019 Scrambler Icon is available in two colors:
- Atomic Tangerine with a black frame and black seat
- Classic ’62 Yellow with a black frame, black seat and grey trim
Pricing has yet to be released, but expect to pay around $8,500.
Expect similar updates to the other Scrambler models.
Stay clicked to Ultimate Motorcycling for a first ride review after we test the bike in Italy next week.
2019 Ducati Scrambler Icon Specs:
Engine
- Type: L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled
- Displacement: 803 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 88 x 66 mm
- Compression Ratio: 11:1
- Power: 73 hp (54 kW) 8250 rpm
- Torque: 49 lb-ft (67 Nm) @ 5750 rpm
- Fuel Injection: Electronic fuel injection, 50 mm throttle body
- Exhaust: Exhaust system with single stainless steel muffler with aluminum exterior cover, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes
- Emmissions: Euro 4
- Transmission: 6 speed
- Final Drive: Chain, front sprocket 15, rear sprocket 46
- Clutch: Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
Chassis
- Frame: Tubular steel Trellis frame
- Wheelbase: 1445 mm (56.9 in)
- Rake: 24°
- Trail: 112 mm (4.4 in)
- Total Steering Lock: 35°
- Front Suspension: Upside down Kayaba 41 mm fork
- Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm (5.9 in)
- Front Wheel: 10-spoke in light alloy 3.00″ x 18″
- Front Tire: 110/80 R18 Pirelli MT 60 RS
- Rear Suspension: Kayaba rear shock, pre-load adjustable
- Rear Wheel Travel: 150 mm (5.9 in)
- Rear Wheel: 10-spoke light alloy 5.50″ x 17″
- Rear Tire: 180/55 R17 Pirelli MT 60 RS
- Front Brake: Single 330 mm disc, radial 4-piston caliper with Bosch Cornering ABS as standard equipment
- Rear Brake: 245 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper with ABS as standard equipment
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.5 l – 3.57 gallon (US)
- Dry Weight: 173 kg (381 lbs)
- Wet Weight: 189 kg (417 lb)
- Seat Height: 798 mm (31.4 in) – low seat 778 mm (30.6 in) available as accessory
- Max Height: 1150 mm (45.3 in) (brake reservoir)
- Max Width: 855 mm (33.7 in) (mirrors)
- Max Length: 2100 – 2165 mm (82.7 – 85.2 in)
- Instrumentation: LCD
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