All-new Ducati Scramblers launched in India, prices start at Rs 10.39 lakh
The second-generation roadster comes in three unique flavours: Icon, Nightshift, and Full Throttle. But the names aren’t the only distinguishing characteristics.
It’s been a year since Ducati unveiled the second generation of its Scrambler range of bikes at the 2022 EICMA or the Milan Motor Show. The Italian manufacturer has now finally decided to bring them to India and has launched the Ducati Scrambler Icon, Nightshift and Full Throttle, starting at Rs 10.39 lakh, ex-showroom. As part of the new generation iteration, the bikes have seen design tweaks almost all around. That’s not all—the Scrambler was put on a diet and weighs less, thanks to new, lighter components. (Image: Ducati India)
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Starting off with design, the Icon serves as the entry into Ducati’s Scrambler range. As such it seems like the most balanced bike between the three in terms of design. The Icon is available in three paint options: yellow, red and black. However, Ducati also offers accessory colour options making for a total of nine hues. What this means is that all you need to do is swap out the painted tank panels, headlight cowl and the front and rear mudguards to change the bike’s colours. (Image: Ducati India)
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The Nightshift, on the other hand, is designed to have a café racer aesthetic. It gets a straight handlebar, wire-spoke wheels as standard and circular LED indicator lights. The bar-end mirrors also add to the café racer appeal of the bike. The Nightshift comes in a single colour, called Nebula blue. Another visual change from the Icon are the side panels that extend slightly towards the rear seat and also cover up the conventionally mounted rear monoshock. (Image: Ducati India)
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Then you have the Full Throttle, which is the sportiest model of the three. It gets its own bespoke paint schemes: red, black and grey. The side panels, while similar to those on the Nightshift, get the 62 numbering on it. The Full Throttle’s handlebar is also lower for a sportier riding stance, and shorter fenders. This is also the only model to come with the bi-directional quickshifter as standard along with the Termignoni slip-on end can. Like the Nightshift, the Full Throttle also gets circular LED indicators. (Image: Ducati India)
Powering all three bikes is an 803cc two-valve air- and oil-cooled Desmodue engine. This produces 73 hp of maximum power at 8,250 rpm and 65 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm. A six-speed gearbox handles transmission duties. The quickshifter, as we have mentioned, comes standard on the Full Throttle but can be availed of as an option on the other two bikes. Now, while the engine is the same as in the previous-gen bike, it has been updated with lighter parts. This, along with Ducati’s new bolt-on sub-frame, has allowed for a weight reduction of 4 kg. (Image: Ducati India)
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All three scramblers get Ducati’s range of electronics. A 4.3-inch TFT dash now replaces the old-gen’s circular analogue model. There are two riding modes—Road and Wet—and an optional Bluetooth connectivity mode can be installed; this will allow you to connect to the dash and display navigation options along with other notifications. Cornering ABS and traction control also come standard. LED lighting is standard across all three bikes as well. (Image: Ducati India)
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At the launch function, Bipul Chandra, Managing Director, Ducati India, said, “The Scrambler Icon is back with a bang! All-new design, updated electronics, lighter than before and more fun than ever, we are excited to have it back in India. It has got next-gen handling, next-gen electronics and now comes in three distinct flavours: the super-cool Icon, the sporty Full Throttle and the next-gen classy Nightshift. These Scrambler truly put the joy back in motorcycling and will truly live up to its hype in the Indian market.” (Image: Ducati India)
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