Ducati Scrambler : I'm not convinced
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Ducati Scrambler : I'm not convinced
It's something i arguably SHOULD like.... but.. well... I just don't get it.
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Re: Ducati Scrambler : I'm not convinced
I love the look of the Desert Sled.
I'm on a Moto Guzzi Friendface group and I'd say half the guys on there swapped from a Scrambler to a V7. I suspect that's more to do with Hipster aesthetics rather than any other flaws.
Ducati have also been doing some great finance deals on the Scramblers, which suggests to me they're not selling as many as they'd like.
I'm on a Moto Guzzi Friendface group and I'd say half the guys on there swapped from a Scrambler to a V7. I suspect that's more to do with Hipster aesthetics rather than any other flaws.
Ducati have also been doing some great finance deals on the Scramblers, which suggests to me they're not selling as many as they'd like.
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Re: Ducati Scrambler : I'm not convinced
They look better in the flesh IMO. I think the viewing angle side on makes the seat look like an after thought.
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Re: Ducati Scrambler : I'm not convinced
There's so many bikes out there now, every shape you can think of. There all starting to look the same to me, IYKWIM.
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Re: Ducati Scrambler : I'm not convinced
I really like the Desert sled and quite like the 1100. Aylesbury Ducati were flogging some pre-registered one off at a really good price. I was tempted as I can get the VAT back so basically getting a new 1100 for under £8k
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Re: Ducati Scrambler : I'm not convinced
I can see the point of street scramblers where I live as there are lots of easy to ride off road tracks.
I like the look of this 650 Royal Enfield Street Scrambler. Sadly it was nothing more than a design exercise.
I like the look of this 650 Royal Enfield Street Scrambler. Sadly it was nothing more than a design exercise.
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Re: Ducati Scrambler : I'm not convinced
The recently announced Night Shift looks great.
I've just priced up an Icon Dark (the council spec one) they're on 0% HP and you only need a tiny deposit
I've just priced up an Icon Dark (the council spec one) they're on 0% HP and you only need a tiny deposit
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Re: Ducati Scrambler : I'm not convinced
The swingarm is miles too long on the Scrambler, it looks silly
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Re: Ducati Scrambler : I'm not convinced
This is parked next door and I quite like the look of it, they made an error with the tank though.....
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Re: Ducati Scrambler : I'm not convinced
I tried one of the Scramblers when they first came out and they felt tiny. The only selling point i could see at the time as the smaller capacity ones were A2 compliant for the middle license holders to actually buy a Ducati.
I havent tried one of the 1100cc ones yet but i they dont fit what i want from a bike anyway
I havent tried one of the 1100cc ones yet but i they dont fit what i want from a bike anyway
Re: Ducati Scrambler : I'm not convinced
They do nowt for me even though, on paper, they should be a better bike than the triumph - lighter, livlier - but the styling is off. I didn't really get the monster either though.
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Re: Ducati Scrambler : I'm not convinced
Don't most bikes feel tiny to you? I think the Scrambler is well-sized for short arses like me.Bigyin wrote: ↑Thu Nov 12, 2020 4:19 pm I tried one of the Scramblers when they first came out and they felt tiny. The only selling point i could see at the time as the smaller capacity ones were A2 compliant for the middle license holders to actually buy a Ducati.
I havent tried one of the 1100cc ones yet but i they dont fit what i want from a bike anyway
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I am not a giant, just a bit taller than some . The little scramblers felt tiny compared to the Fazer 600 i ride for work. Same engine capacity but i always thought the early Scramblers were aimed at the A2 and dare i say smaller female market due to their size. The later ones are a bit bigger but remember mate, you might be a short arse but you still rode a GS1150 iirc which are not made for little peepsBeancounter wrote: ↑Thu Nov 12, 2020 7:40 pm Don't most bikes feel tiny to you? I think the Scrambler is well-sized for short arses like me.
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Re: Ducati Scrambler : I'm not convinced
Aye, I've ended up under my GS a couple of times, the engine bars are more for my protection than anything else.Bigyin wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 12:16 amI am not a giant, just a bit taller than some . The little scramblers felt tiny compared to the Fazer 600 i ride for work. Same engine capacity but i always thought the early Scramblers were aimed at the A2 and dare i say smaller female market due to their size. The later ones are a bit bigger but remember mate, you might be a short arse but you still rode a GS1150 iirc which are not made for little peepsBeancounter wrote: ↑Thu Nov 12, 2020 7:40 pm Don't most bikes feel tiny to you? I think the Scrambler is well-sized for short arses like me.
Just for idle comparison, my missus is currently on a Suzuki GSX-S 125 and she can get the toes of both feet firmly on the ground but she can get more of each foot on the ground when on my MT-09. The Scrambler appeals to her as well given it's not a physically big bike so you might be right about Ducati's intended market for them.