This is aided further by wide handlebars and a relaxed seating position, as well as a modest power output of 72.5bhp. Ideal for tackling the urban sprawl in style, the new bike comes with a manageable seat height of 798mm and weighs just 175kg dry. However, unlike the Yamaha MT-07-derived XSR, the Dark features dual-channel cornering ABS like the other 803cc Scramblers, alongside LCD instruments including a gear indicator and fuel level.įinished in matt black, with a black twin-spar trellis frame and seat with a grey rim, the new machine also includes a steel teardrop fuel tank, complete with interchangeable aluminium side panelling.Ĭontinuing the black theme is a die-cast aluminium swing arm, rounded mirrors and 10-spoke alloy wheels, which come as an 18in front and 17in rear and are shod with enduro-inspired Pirelli MT60 RS tyres, as found on the Icon. In 2020 the Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark was introduced to the line-up, and as the name suggests, it had a darker paintscheme.īased on the existing £8295 803cc air-cooled Ducati Scrambler Icon, the new machine will arrive in dealers in November and will be priced at £7595, making it the cheapest mid-sized Ducati retro, yet still £496 more expensive than the likes of Yamaha’s XSR700.

Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark introduced in 2020 But it’s only a small step of an improvement over the old model, not a giant leap. Even if you don’t buy into the hipster image, marketing hype and lifestyle it’s still a brilliant all-round attractive road bike.

Ducati updated the Scrambler family in 2021 before launching a new version for 2023.Ĭosting well over £8000, it’s stretching your wallet a little more, and it’s a shame the engine lacks character. The 2019 Scrambler Icon 800, like the previous version, is simple, easy-to-ride, but now softer, more comfortable, with improved looks and features like DRL, and cornering ABS.

Ducati's Scrambler models are retro-infused soft roaders that use the style of '60s dirt bikes with modern reliability and creature comforts.

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