Author Topic: Ducati Scrambler merged threadfest (Read 58805 times)

oceanluvr · « **Reply #90 on:** October 22, 2014, 10:08:05 AM »

I attended the AMA show in Orlando last weekend and Ducati had all versions of their new Scrambler on display. What a nice looking bike in my opinion. Definitely going to be some competition for the Triumph / MG business.

Triple Jim · « **Reply #91 on:** October 22, 2014, 10:11:28 AM »

Looks really nice to me too... except for that muffler that looks like a large Thermos. I'd have to at least spray paint it black.

Kev m · « **Reply #92 on:** October 22, 2014, 10:20:43 AM »

There's a LOT to like...

Cam3512 · « **Reply #93 on:** October 22, 2014, 10:46:03 AM »

Quote from: Kev m on October 22, 2014, 10:20:43 AM

There's a LOT to like...

I agree! Love it.

Loftness · « **Reply #94 on:** October 22, 2014, 11:14:30 AM »

Throwback and modern. I like it. It *looks* like a lot of fun.

tiger_one · « **Reply #95 on:** October 22, 2014, 11:45:54 AM »

What happened to the girl???

rocker59 · « **Reply #96 on:** October 22, 2014, 11:55:49 AM »

Quote from: oceanluvr on October 22, 2014, 10:08:05 AM

I attended the AMA show in Orlando last weekend and Ducati had all versions of their new Scrambler on display. What a nice looking bike in my opinion. Definitely going to be some competition for the Triumph / MG business.

I think that's a great looking bike!

Well, except for the funky exhaust outlet.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #97 on:** October 22, 2014, 12:27:00 PM »

Quote from: oceanluvr on October 22, 2014, 10:08:05 AM

Guess, I'm the "odd man out" as usual. It's only "okay" to me. Too much black paint, don't like the entire exhaust or the boomerang shaped swingarm.

tiger_one · « **Reply #98 on:** October 22, 2014, 02:09:03 PM »

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jas67 · « **Reply #99 on:** October 23, 2014, 09:15:55 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on October 22, 2014, 10:20:43 AM

There's a LOT to like...

If I hadn't just purchased my Monster in Auguest, I'd be seriously considering buying one of these. It would be hard to choose which sub-model, as I like several of them.

Penderic · « **Reply #100 on:** October 24, 2014, 09:18:48 AM »

Made in Thailand?

Would that make a difference to the new buyers?

Interesting! :pop

tiger_one · « **Reply #101 on:** October 24, 2014, 10:40:28 AM »

I would rather it be made in Italy, but cheaper is good if it looks okay. Parts come form Italy.

I like the orange of course, course that may change when you actually get to see one.

Mayor_of_BBQ · « **Reply #102 on:** October 24, 2014, 11:12:01 AM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on October 22, 2014, 12:27:00 PM

Guess, I'm the "odd man out" as usual. It's only "okay" to me. Too much black paint, don't like the entire exhaust or the boomerang shaped swingarm.

You are right on all three points

It's cool, but those three things keep it from WOW for me

slopokes · « **Reply #103 on:** October 24, 2014, 08:15:37 PM »

:+=copcar i'm pretty sure the bonnie motor is made in Thailand or china===definitely not England.

Rick T. · « **Reply #104 on:** October 27, 2014, 11:34:57 AM »

Local dealer says the bikes are Thailand-made...

rocker59 · « **Reply #105 on:** October 27, 2014, 12:16:49 PM »

Quote from: Penderic on October 24, 2014, 09:18:48 AM

Made in Thailand?

Would that make a difference to the new buyers?

Interesting! :pop

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/ducati-scrambler-made-in-thailand/

Penderic · « **Reply #106 on:** October 27, 2014, 04:01:34 PM »

Thailand is ok. I don't mind if they can get the cost down if the quality/value is maintained.

Here is another BMW scrambler custom that has a lot of the right looking hipster stuff too! I like! :BEER:

http://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-boxer?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Bikeexif+%28Bike+EXIF%29

Demar · « **Reply #107 on:** October 27, 2014, 04:26:03 PM »

Quote from: pokeyjoe on October 24, 2014, 06:15:21 PM

Many bikes are made in Thailand - including the Triumph Scrambler.

My 2010 Bonneville T100 is made in Thailand. It's a beautiful bike. The finish is very good. The tanks are still painted in England from what I understand, as are a number of the components.

dan407 · « **Reply #108 on:** October 27, 2014, 04:57:26 PM »

Hi,

Things might have changed, but when Triumph started assembling bikes in Thailand the engines were built in England. Bikes were assembled in Thailand.

Kev m · « **Reply #109 on:** October 28, 2014, 06:46:52 AM »

The Thailand thing is old news for both Ducati and Triumph, though Ducati was lagging behind slightly.

Whether it was for cheaper labor and/or to avoid some import tariffs or other reasons it's been happening for some time.

I THINK Triumph and Ducati (and possibly Harley) are all following the same general patterns:

1. Build Asian factory to make parts for their line and/or "assemble" bikes from parts shipped from homeland.
2. Eventually use said factory to ship bikes elsewhere, possibly even homeland.

I think Triumph started by making frames in Thailand, and now the entire Bonnie Classic line is produced there and shipped elsewhere. Not sure about motors, they might still come from England.

I'm told Ducati already had a facility there making frames. I believe motors are still coming from Italy, but the entire Scrambler line will now be built there and shipped elsewhere.

Harley has both Brazil and India plants that "assemble" their traditional models shipped with frames and motors from the US. BUT I THINK the Brazil plant is making a significant portion of the Street models that are "assembled" in Kansas City. I THINK the motors are coming from the US plant for all, but I'm not positive of that.

In all cases the brands are protecting themselves from backlash by their extremist-owners/enthusiasts by starting with base models. Maybe they'll keep it that way. Maybe that's the only way to keep the base models in that $8-10k price range long term (and keep the margins where they want). Who knows?

Still, it seems that this is the new way...

... emotionally I DO HOPE Piaggio doesn't do that with Guzzi. However, realistically, if the brand ever grew to the levels of Ducati or Triumph, I don't see how they could avoid it.

Loftness · « **Reply #110 on:** October 28, 2014, 12:02:03 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on October 28, 2014, 06:46:52 AM

... emotionally I DO HOPE Piaggio doesn't do that with Guzzi. However, realistically, if the brand ever grew to the levels of Ducati or Triumph, I don't see how they could avoid it.

Yeah, I hope so too. They already have a foot in Vietnam. They seemed to do an experiment in that realm with one of their Vespa models (China) and I wasn't happy with the results. ...but that was China.

Dogwalker · « **Reply #111 on:** October 28, 2014, 01:49:39 PM »

Piaggio plant at Baramati, India.

http://www.motorbeam.com/bikes/vespa/we-visit-the-vespa-plant-pictures-galore/

Demar · « **Reply #112 on:** October 28, 2014, 02:58:31 PM »

Quote from: Loftness on October 28, 2014, 12:02:03 PM

Yeah, I hope so too. They already have a foot in Vietnam. They seemed to do an experiment in that realm with one of their Vespa models (China) and I wasn't happy with the results. ...but that was China.

China is a different ball of wax.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #113 on:** October 28, 2014, 08:08:00 PM »

Quote from: Rick T. on September 30, 2014, 12:19:34 PM

Here ya go.

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

I kinda like this one...

That is the one I am thinking about. Dealer emailed me and said they are preselling the '15s and expect to be sold out before the first one hits the showroom. I passed because I ride before I buy.

Rick T. · « **Reply #114 on:** November 05, 2014, 11:49:14 AM »

Finally got a chance to see it and get on it this past weekend at the IMS in San Mateo, CA.

I was immediately struck by how small the bike looks overall and how narrow and low it feels under you. I'm only 5'9" and inseam challenged, but the Scrambler (Icon version) felt tiny. Fit and finish is very nice and the higher trim models were as shown on the web, but the scale of the bike was a bit misleading - at least for me. While it is lighter with more power than my V7, I really enjoy the authenticity I feel with my Guzzi and would still opt for it despite the Scrambler option from Ducati.

Ducati will sell a bunch of these to their target market. I realized, Saturday, I'm not in that segment, but YMMV...

jas67 · « **Reply #115 on:** November 05, 2014, 05:26:58 PM »

Just introduced at EICMA, the Husquavarna Svartpilen (black arrow) is a clear shot at the heart of Ducati’s new Scrambler and bikes of that ilk. Based on a new 400cc liquid-cooled thumper, the Svart goes full urban/agro with an enduro bar, knobby tires, and functional racks. This is the bike Mad Max would ride.

I like the Ducati scrambler better.

There is also a supermoto version of it called the Vitpilen (white arrow):

Kev m · « **Reply #116 on:** November 05, 2014, 05:29:09 PM »

Jay, your computer threw up. Repeatedly. ;D

lc4dakar · « **Reply #117 on:** November 05, 2014, 05:45:17 PM »

Mad Max might like it. I sure don't.

Tazturtle · « **Reply #118 on:** November 05, 2014, 05:57:56 PM »

You can say that again Jas!

Penderic · « **Reply #119 on:** November 05, 2014, 06:49:41 PM »

Makes the first electric bikes look almost normal. ;)

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Author Topic: Ducati Scrambler merged threadfest (Read 58805 times)

oceanluvr

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Rick T.

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dan407

Rick T.

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