Ducati have unveiled the latest updates to their popular Scrambler range. In 2023, the model takes on three different styling choices, check out all the info and Australian pricing...
In the seventh episode of the Ducati World Première web series 2023, Ducati unveiled the 2023 Ducati Scrambler family to the public. The new generation of Ducati Scrambler has been completely redesigned, retaining the formula that has helped them sell over 100,000 of them…
The second generation confirms the simplicity and authenticity that have always represented essential values for all Ducati Scrambler enthusiasts. The air-cooled twin-cylinder Desmodue engine, trellis frame, wide handlebars, low center of gravity and fun riding are enhanced by advanced electronics and more modern style in lines and concepts. The result of this recipe are three Ducati Scrambler models: Icon, Full Throttle and Nightshift. Three differently styled motorcycles!
The front headlight, now full LED, retains the iconic “X”, has been redesigned and applied to the exterior of the lens. The design of the rear light, which remains full LED, also evolves while maintaining the classic semicircle shape. Also LED are the turn signals. The steel tank has been redesigned and equipped with an interchangeable cover that, along with the fenders and details on the headlamp, gives the bike its colour and allows easy, quick but complete customization. Anodized aluminium covers below the tank complete the renewed design of the front of the bike. The new instrumentation includes a 4.3-inch colour TFT cluster and dedicated HMI.
Familiar shape and style with a modern flavour. The popular Scrambler has received some styling updates for 2023.
A key element of the Ducati Scrambler’s personality, the twin-cylinder Desmodue engine has new clutch and alternator covers featuring the “X” logo, while the belt covers now have a more refined shape. The exhaust has also been evolved in its shape.
The new Ducati Scrambler has also been renewed in its technical contents and lightened by 4kg. The chassis is all new and makes an important contribution to the bike’s overall weight reduction. The trellis frame has been updated and lightened. The swingarm is new and is now combined with the shock repositioned towards the centre of the bike. The engine has also undergone some updates that has reduced its weight. Finally, the rear frame is now separate from the main frame.
Riding improvements also come from a slightly increased steering angle that contributes to ease of use both in manoeuvring and in city traffic, newly designed wheels add to that (18in and 17in sizes at the front and rear respectively). The Desmodue engine is about 2.5kg lighter than the previous generation, and is now equipped with a new eight-disc clutch with a softer pull. The clutch is also more compact, which has made it possible to reduce the side encumbrance of its cover.
Riding improvements also come from a slightly increased steering angle that contributes to ease of use both in manoeuvring and in city traffic.
The new Ducati Scrambler is equipped with a bearing-mounted shift drum, which allows for smoother and more precise shifting. Ducati also say that the bike is even more fun and safer with the introduction of Ride by Wire throttle. This solution allows the adoption of Ducati Traction Control and to have two Riding Modes: Road and Wet. The latter, designed specifically for riding on wet surfaces, offers a smoother throttle response and a traction control calibration more oriented to stability and safety.
Standard equipment is completed by Cornering ABS, which is essential for making riding even safer. Thanks to the introduction of Ride by Wire, the new generation of Desmodue engine has the option to mount the Quick Shift up/down, standard equipment on the Full Throttle and available as an accessory on the rest of the range.
Standard equipment is completed by Cornering ABS, which is essential for making riding even safer.
Also available as an accessory is the Ducati Multimedia System, which offers the ability to manage music and calls by connecting your smartphone to the bike. The air-cooled, two-valve twin-cylinder engine confirms the maximum power output of 73hp.
Ducati Scrambler Icon
Ducati say the Icon version represents the Ducati Scrambler par excellence. The new tank is the element that shapes the customization of the new Ducati Scrambler Icon. The coloured portion is a replaceable cover, as the fenders, the tags on the wheels, and the little front headlight covers. The look of the Ducati Scrambler can adapt to all tastes with great ease.
In fact, the three standard colours (’62 Yellow, Thrilling Black and Ducati Red) are joined by six more, available as accessory kits, to dress up the new Ducati Scrambler Icon in nine different liveries. Available colours include Rio Celeste, Jade Green or Velvet Red.
The Ducati Scrambler Icon features a revised handlebar that is lower and closer to the rider, allowing more control over the bike.
The Ducati Scrambler Icon features a revised handlebar that is lower and closer to the rider, allowing more control over the bike. The seat has been redesigned, with a more tapered and streamlined shape. Completing the design of this new generation of Icon are black under-seat side panels with Ducati Scrambler graphics.
The Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle is the sportiest proposal in the 2023 range and is inspired by U.S. flat trackers.
Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle
The Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle is the sportiest proposal in the 2023 range and is inspired by U.S. flat track competitions. The side number plates bear the number 62 (1962 was the debut year of the first Ducati Scrambler), along with the skid plate they define a decidedly grittier aesthetic.
The Full Throttle’s sporty character is underlined by the sport-look seat cover, the dedicated livery in GP19 Red/Dark Stealth, and the black finish of the exhaust heat shields and front side covers. A shorter front fender, a tail without a rear fender, red tags on the alloy wheels, a street-legal Termignoni silencer, Ducati Performance LED turn signals and standard Quick Shift up/down complete the package. Also available as an accessory is the Rosso GP19 seat cover, which gives the bike a sporty single-seat look. Even the riding position, thanks to a variable section handlebar compared to the Icon version, changes and becomes sportier.
The most elegant among the updated models in the Ducati Scrambler 2023 range is the Nightshift, distinguished by more classic and refined details.
Ducati Scrambler Nightshift
The most elegant among the updated models in the Ducati Scrambler 2023 range is the Nightshift, distinguished by more classic and refined details, such as the saddle, in Café Racer style, stitched and in the dark leather shade.
Ducati Scrambler Nightshift, like Full Throttle, features side number plates, a minimal front fender, no rear fender, black finishes for the aluminum aesthetic details, as well as compact LED turn signals*. Nebula Blue colouring and spoked wheels, now completely black, make the Nightshift decidedly sophisticated in appearance, flat-set variable-section handlebar and bar-end mirrors, also in café racer style, complete the look.
The new generation Ducati Scrambler range will be available in Australia and New Zealand starting from the fourth quarter of 2023.
The new generation Ducati Scrambler range will be available in Australia and New Zealand starting from the fourth quarter of 2023. Prices for the range will start from $18,000 Ride Away in Australia. Further colour and model pricing is available here.
2023 Ducati Scrambler Range Gallery
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