Is the Scrambler the new Monster?

[koko64]

Thats right, and even Terramonsters.

[geoffduc]

To be honest, I have no idea.

I do know the Scrambler owners haven't come here...at all.

Hang on Nate what about this olde Limey chap over here in jolly olde England, I've been modding my scrambler for almost two years now.

Geoff 

[koko64]

There's 1.

Ok we need a build thread with photos.
PM sent.

[stopintime]

90% of Scrambler owners: 

- buy trendy lifestyle garage accessory (Scrambler)
- buy accessories for the accessory
- read and write about it on their FB wall
- be dissapointed when nobody responds
- leave accessory in garage
- try to sell it
- be dissapointed when nobody responds
- never come back to bikes

[ducpainter]

Hang on Nate what about this olde Limey chap over here in jolly olde England, I've been modding my scrambler for almost two years now.

Geoff 

Sorry Geoff...I forgot you got one. Where are all your Scrambler mates?

[Duck-Stew]

90% of Scrambler owners: 

- buy trendy lifestyle garage accessory (Scrambler)
- buy accessories for the accessory
- read and write about it on their FB wall
- be dissapointed when nobody responds
- leave accessory in garage
- try to sell it
- be dissapointed when nobody responds
- never come back to bikes

THAT's funny... 

[Charlie98]

THAT's funny... 

It's the Harley craze, v2.0.

[1.21GW]

A Full Throttle version (might have been Icon version) pulled up behind me the other day when I was walking around.  Appeared to be mostly if not completely stock.  Did not recognize anything Ducati about the engine grunt.  Sounded like a weak jap inline 2-cyclinder.
I'm sure with some mods it might have more of the brrrapp I've come to associate with ducs, but I was less than impressed.

Am I wrong about this?  Was it just a dud?

[Speeddog]

The engine is pretty much the same as the 800 that came out in '05, as far as the power-producing parts are concerned.
Heads and cylinders got a mild update with 696/796 models.

Single throttle body and a small airbox do trim off some HP.

[koko64]

It captures something like the Monster does and Ducati are on a winner with it. My kids will love it as it does represent fun in it's styling. How many of us learned to ride on an old scrambler in a paddock? Ducati have their technologically sophisticated products and products like this with a motor, two wheels, a tank for fuel and some bars. Sounds a familiar recipe.

[1.21GW]

I will say that the Sled and the Cafe Racer versions are some of the sharpest looking stock bikes I've seen come off the assembly line. 

[koko64]

They do look cool, but like any Ducati, they need a pipe.

I guess a simplified 800 air cooled motor that can make 750ish power and meet Euro4/5 is a good platform. You can sleeve it down for a 400 LAMS model and the 800 can be lively with some tweaks. The single throttle body and small airbox while making a tight package must also be good for muffling intake noise. I recently rode an M750 with light flywheel, hi comp pistons, FCR39s, mild porting, good valve job and airbox mods and was very impressed. I haven't ridden an 800 but I guess that's what they're like performance wise?

Like Harley, Ducati gets it's fair share of wankers, but hopefully that means more low mileage used bikes come up on the market when those into fads and not motorcycling move onto the next thing. Then my kids and I can swoop in.

[koko64]

Is ABS standard? I know it is on the learner version, but couldn't tell from the model specs.

[geoffduc]

Yes abs is standard on all model scramblers infact as far as I know all motor cycles over 600cc have to come out of the factory with abs.

I delivered quite afew when they first came out to customers new to the Ducati brand and from what I've seen recently they are now changing up to more expensive Ducati's something that I don't think would have happened without the scrambler.

Geoff 

BTW koko I'll send a coule of pics for you to post and alittle bit about the mods that's been done.

[koko64]

Thanks Geoff. Much appreciated. I reckon a Scrambler with low seat option might suit my daughters better than a Monster.
Aww bugger. I've said it before, but geeze I feel old when looking at the factory website marketing for the Scrambler and entry level Monster.  Leaves me convinced that if you're over 40 you better tell the dealer the Scrambler you wanna buy is for your kid otherwise you'll be firmly but respectfully guided over to the Multistrada section.   "Here Sir, we also have some nice beige coloured adventure gear, it's very comfortable, the pants have an adjustable elastic waist".

No worries Geoff. Do a thread write up and I'll post up the pics you send.