Joined Oct 2013
681 Posts | 240+
Shropshire UK
Joined Oct 2013
681 Posts | 240+
Shropshire UK
Joined Nov 2011
2K Posts | 2K+
Round the World on an 1199
Love the idea, love the execution, love the mod-friendly nature of the bike. Don't love the HP:LB ratio, though. For me it all comes down to the size of the grin on my face after a test ride and how much $$$ I'd estimate it'd take to turn it into my own personal Swiss Army Knife of a bike.
Joined Feb 2013
1K Posts | 645+
State of Jefferson
This bike should do well, my old Triumph's with the K86's were the most fun all around, from fire roading, to canyon scratching. Now all the bikes are too specilized . The dirt bikes and dual purpose bikes have you a mile off the ground, modern road bikes are not dirt friendly. Some one at Ducati had their thinking cap on, I like the Pirelli quasi flat track tyres too. I think I want one.
Joined Feb 2013
1K Posts | 566+
Lawrenceville, GA
Joined Oct 2013
681 Posts | 240+
Shropshire UK
NO
Multistrada guys tried that when I had the Super Tenere! Oh The Duchess of Spoked wheels doesn't quite have the same ring!
Joined Oct 2013
681 Posts | 240+
Shropshire UK
My dealer contacted me the scrambler is in but here in England the weather turned. Had to abandon planned ride last Wednesday. Going for this Tuesday
Joined Oct 2013
681 Posts | 240+
Shropshire UK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNW596veMBY&list=UUlWx9IDm_qUFx2ha7ue7kFA
Well folks finally got to ride it!
Verdict
comfortable, agile, light as a feather, suspension adequate, pretty, good lightweight , midrange all rounder and good value for money. Enough power when over taking generated lots of interest, head turner!
Negative not much, side stand a pain to get a hold on, seat a tad too short for 2 up, the Grandson complained he was near the very edge!
A must have accessory for the Duchess
Have said yes to this demonstrator normally 3 months but Ducati wanting 6 months keep for the dealers now. Suits me more time to save!!
Well folks finally got to ride it!
Verdict
comfortable, agile, light as a feather, suspension adequate, pretty, good lightweight , midrange all rounder and good value for money. Enough power when over taking generated lots of interest, head turner!
Negative not much, side stand a pain to get a hold on, seat a tad too short for 2 up, the Grandson complained he was near the very edge!
A must have accessory for the Duchess
Have said yes to this demonstrator normally 3 months but Ducati wanting 6 months keep for the dealers now. Suits me more time to save!!
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Joined Oct 2013
681 Posts | 240+
Shropshire UK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNW596veMBY&list=UUlWx9IDm_qUFx2ha7ue7kFA
great bike, comfortable, light weight midrange all rounder. Adequate suspension, pretty, nice chunky tyres, rides very easy holds the road extremely well.value for money, made me feel 17 again!
Negatives..
the side stand is a pain to find
the seat is a tad too short for 2 up, my pillion was complaining they felt close to the edge
must have accessory for the Duchess, have put my name to this demo!
great bike, comfortable, light weight midrange all rounder. Adequate suspension, pretty, nice chunky tyres, rides very easy holds the road extremely well.value for money, made me feel 17 again!
Negatives..
the side stand is a pain to find
the seat is a tad too short for 2 up, my pillion was complaining they felt close to the edge
must have accessory for the Duchess, have put my name to this demo!
This is aimed at the 30+ crowd who think of getting their first bike.
I'm at number 26, no Scrambler for me.
I'm at number 26, no Scrambler for me.
Powerful marketing is generating some hype around what is essentially pretty basic and crap. Great job I must say!
Joined Apr 2012
1K Posts | 466+
Bay Area, California
Joined Oct 2013
681 Posts | 240+
Shropshire UK
Joined Jan 2012
3K Posts | 535+
The Med
It does, but for me it goes slightly against the fun, accessible riding experience offered by these first Scrambler models.
Its clear Ducati will make a range of bikes and will position and market the hell out of them all, so once a rider buys into the concept, then there will be options for them at all levels.
May even give R9T buyers something to consider with its retro look and big air-cooled experience.
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