Ducati Scrambler merged threadfest

[Penderic]

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/spy-shots-ducati-scrambler-spotted/24744.html



Oh my.

[tonUPRacer]

That could be a fun bike once they get it sorted out. I hope they make it.

[Steveski]

ducati 800 monster
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2015-ducati-monster-800-spotted/

[guzzista]

Nice to see Guzzi folk excited about Ducatis. Back in Italy the Guzzi guys were perceived as old codgers and Ducati guys as sporting bike guys . I have always been a Ducatista since the bevel twins and think that sometimes guzzi folk ought to take a spin and find out.. after all both Tonti and Ing Tagioni all hail from Emilia Romagna , not to mention Tamburini, father of the 916 bikes, so ride a Ducati , Bevel, Belt, etc, then you dont have to slap your red suspenders against your nipples to say WOW! Cheers

[dilligaf]

I enjoy my ST2 and I also enjoy my LeMans.  My wife prefers the ST2 to the LeMans and that is why we still have the ST2.  ;-T  :BEER:
Matt

[goozy]

Been done. Cagiva (Ducati) Elephant, a cool bike wayyy ahead of it's time.

[Unkept]

I like the concept, the Hyperstrada is cool too IMHO.  ;-T

[spyvito]

Nice to see Guzzi folk excited about Ducatis. Back in Italy the Guzzi guys were perceived as old codgers and Ducati guys as sporting bike guys . I have always been a Ducatista since the bevel twins and think that sometimes guzzi folk ought to take a spin and find out.. after all both Tonti and Ing Tagioni all hail from Emilia Romagna , not to mention Tamburini, father of the 916 bikes, so ride a Ducati , Bevel, Belt, etc, then you dont have to slap your red suspenders against your nipples to say WOW! Cheers

Both brands do things well, just differently and both have great heritage.  That said, this scrambler concept is horrid.  Look at the ergos.  Almost looks like ape hangars on a 848.  That is exaggeration but how long would you go off-asphalt with your legs bent like that?

[Unkept]

Ducati released a teaser trailer for their Scrambler today.

http://vimeo.com/97701658

I stole the best frame I could find and changed the levels to get a better look. Very retro up front, looks modern monster in the back. Where's the high pipes?



What do you guys think? I like the concept.

-Joe

[oldbike54]

I liked the video , but where was the bike  ???
   Dusty

[rocker59]

If it's anything more/different than an air-cooled Monster with semi-knobbies and a high pipe, I'll be surprised.

That image does not seem to show a bike with much suspension travel. 

I think I'd want (at least) six-inches travel in the front and five in the back.  The Supermoto and 2v Multistrada did...

That fuel tank looks interesting.  hopefully it's at least four gallons.

[Unkept]

I liked the video , but where was the bike  ???
   Dusty

Not much of the bike, no. That's why it is a "teaser".  :D

If it's anything more/different than an air-cooled Monster with semi-knobbies and a high pipe, I'll be surprised.

That image does not seem to show a bike with much suspension travel. 

I think I'd want (at least) six-inches travel in the front and five in the back.  The Supermoto and 2v Multistrada did...

That fuel tank looks interesting.  hopefully it's at least four gallons.

I agree, that's why I said I like the concept...

Sadly, I think it will be scrambler in style only.  :-\ The tank is very 60's though.  ;-T

[Rick T.]

I knew this was coming.  Had a friend who attended the super-secret-skunkwork meeting with Ducati and had to sign an NDA.  But yeah... Ducati asked the questions and got answers.  Audience were current riders of Bonnevilles and V7s.  Glad to see this coming out... but really hope it's made in Italy and not Thailand like the Asia-market Monsters.

So far, so nice...

Edit: Pic for maximum effect... lol

[zzrider]

 that is one ugly beast

[rocker59]

that is one ugly beast

That's one ugly Photoshop job!

[Rick T.]

 

That's one ugly Photoshop job!

Agreed!!

[lc4dakar]

Looks like a modern interpretation of a 70's Honda kiddies bike.

[cruzziguzzi]

What an outstanding job they've done of not showing what they're showing.

2 valve, true "scrambler" styling and none of their excessive electro-wizzardy and I could be a buyer for a Monster for the rest of us.

No; street fighter, "naked", mo-tard crap style cues please!


In point of fact - just look to Triumph as inspiration in subtlety and restraint.

[lrutt]

better put a skid plate on that sucker or it won't go far that's for sure. Otherwise, me likey.

I'm partial to scramblers:

[Rick T.]

Here ya go.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/mcn/news/newsresults/new-bikes/2014/september/cologne-show-ducati-scrambler-revealed/

I kinda like this one...

[tonUPRacer]

that looks like a good stable mate for my Racer  :drool

[rocker59]

lookin' good!

[Rick T.]

Just as I was looking for a Dual Sport.  Ok, ok... It ain't no proper dual-sport.  But I ain't no proper guy...  ;D

[kevdog3019]

Hmmm... Ducati is looking more and more pleasing. Not sure I care for the can, but that's just aesthetics.
-Kevin

[steven c]

 Thats a nice! But not a proper Scrambler with out hi pipes imo.

[Penderic]

Interesting to see if the public goes for the bike style in large enough numbers to have Moto Guzzi rethink about their own version.

And I cant help comparing the new crop of bikes with the red frames and accents with the V7Racer model notable styling. I think they are following the public interest in the Moto Guzzi Racer on the various forums.

Not only the Ducati Scambler - take a look at the BMW models at the show - round headlights and more symmetrical styling. Can the pendulum be swinging back?

[Rick T.]

Thats a nice! But not a proper Scrambler with out hi pipes imo.

Of course you know this is deliberate, right? Ducati will be selling their "Termignoni high-mount shotgun scrambler exhaust" for a cool $2,200 (w/ECU & air filter, of course)... And will lump it into your payments - for uhhhh convenience! How nice of them...

[tonUPRacer]

Of course you know this is deliberate, right? Ducati will be selling their "Termignoni high-mount shotgun scrambler exhaust" for a cool $2,200 (w/ECU & air filter, of course)... And will lump it into your payments - for uhhhh convenience! How nice of them...

yup. if i'm smart i'll wait to pick one up used with all that stuff added on and sorted. that's a big IF!

[arveno]

Ne' carne , Ne' Pesce.

I rather get an old GS , at least it has the right wheels size 21 front , 18 rear.

Ah , hey in Italy we also say , Ducati ....soldi buttati LOL

jUST KIDDING...

[Blueboarhound]

Even made Yahoo news:

https://autos.yahoo.com/news/2015-ducati-scrambler-unveiled-2014-175921635.html