The Ducati Scrambler Icon is where the modern Scrambler range begins, the essential, easy going model that first revived the format and still defines what the rest of the line-up is measured against. Power comes from an air-cooled 803cc L-twin, its 88mm bore, 66mm stroke and 11.0:1 compression ratio, with SOHC desmodromic valve timing producing 73hp at 8,250rpm and 65.2Nm of torque at 7,000rpm through electronic fuel injection with a 50mm throttle body and ride by wire control.
A six speed gearbox, paired with a hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch, delivers relaxed, usable performance rather than outright aggression, exactly what the Icon has always been built around, with drive reaching the rear wheel via a chain final drive to a 46 tooth rear sprocket. A tubular steel trellis frame keeps things light, working with an upside down 41mm Kayaba fork and a preload adjustable Kayaba rear shock for agile, predictable handling that suits new and experienced riders alike.
A 330mm front disc with a radial mounted Brembo four piston caliper and Bosch Cornering ABS, together with a 245mm rear disc, provide confident, controlled stopping in most conditions, while Pirelli MT 60 RS tyres, an 18 inch front wheel and 17 inch rear, match the bike’s relaxed, everyday character. A full LED lighting set up, including a daytime running light and turn indicators, brings the Icon up to date without disturbing its classic silhouette.
A 14.5 litre tank gives realistic everyday range, and at 176kg wet with a low 795mm seat height and a 1,449mm wheelbase, it remains one of the easiest Ducatis to get comfortable on straight away. It suits new and returning riders after a light, characterful all-rounder that works equally well commuting through town or heading out for a longer weekend ride, without asking for a steep learning curve in return, making it as natural a first proper motorcycle as it is a relaxed second bike for more experienced owners.
Find it at GT Motorcycles, your Ducati dealer in Plymouth, with finance and test rides available for riders across Devon and Cornwall who want to try the Scrambler that started it all.
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