Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Review

The Scrambler is a renowned lineup of motorcycle manufactured by Ducati, a renowned Italian two wheeler company. Ducati has introduced various motorcycles in the Scrambler lineup like the Scrambler Café Racer, Icon, Italia Independent, etc. Ducati later launched a new motorcycle in the row of Scrambler, the Desert Sled.

The Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled looks identical to the Ducati Urban Enduro on the basis of the body design. However, the Sled looks much more like an off-road motorcycle because of its gripped tires on both front and the rear. The Sled has been featured with short duo exhaust. The Desert Sled’s headlight has also been protected with the grille.

Moreover, the Desert Sled has got the height of 1213 mm and is 2200 mm long. The wideness of the bike is of 940 mm and the bike weighs 191 kg. Further, the front wheel and the rear wheel are 1505 mm far from each other.

Furthermore, Ducati has powered the Sled with L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled engine that provides maximum power and torque of 75 Bhp @ 8250 RPM and 68 Nm @ 5750 RPM respectively along with displacement of 803 cc.

In Nepal, Turbo Motors Trading has been importing the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled.

Price in Nepal: Rs. 2,500,000

Dimension:

Body Type	Off-road
Weight	191 kg
Length	2200 mm
Height	1213 mm
Width	940 mm
Wheelbase	1505 mm
Ground Clearance	NA

 

Engine:

Fuel	13.5 liters
Engine Type	L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled
Maximum Power	75 bhp @ 8250 RPM
Maximum Torque	68 Nm @ 5750 RPM
Displacement	803 cc
Box X Stroke	88 x 66 mm
Starting System	Electric
Final Drive	Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 46

 

Suspension:

Front Suspension	46mm fully adjustable usd forks
Rear Suspension	Kayaba rear shock, pre-load and rebound adjustable. Aluminium double-sided swingarm
Front Tyre	Pirelli SCORPION TM RALLY STR 120/70 R19
Rear Tyre	Pirelli SCORPION™ RALLY STR 170/60 R17

 

Brakes:

Front Brake	330 mm disc, radial 4-piston calliper with ABS as standard equipment
Rear Brake	245 mm disc, 1-piston floating calliper with ABS as standard equipment

 

Transmission:

Transmission	Manual
No. of Gears	6
Clutch	APTC wet multiplate with mechanical control