The new 2023 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is designed for intrepid explorers who thrive on the challenge of fewer traveled byways and offbeat communities in California and New Mexico. In a unique blend of off-road attitude and lifestyle values, this simple yet spacious Scrambler model offers something exceptional.
2023 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled – Features and Specs
New livery
The new “Sparking Blue” livery has a blue background with red and white highlights on the tank and mudguards. This livery, inspired by 1980s Enduro bikes, looks great with the 2023 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled’s classic black frame and golden wheels, and together they make an unequivocal statement about the bike’s intended use.
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Premium LED Lighting
LED daytime running lights and a tempered glass lens. LED indicators for directional movement.
Off-road setting
A raised mudguard in front. Rear fender extension. Plate-height plate-holder. Cross-sectional handlebars of varying sizes. Adjustable Kayaba suspensions include 200mm of travel and 46mm of fork travel offering better performance than 2022 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled.
Pirelli Scorpion™ Rally ST tires
Use front 120/70 R 19 M/C 60V M+S TL and rear 170/60 R 17 M/C 72V M+S TL tires for optimum performance on off-road and enduro street terrain.
Brand new seat
A designated 860mm seat height for riders.
Optimize riding experience & safety.
Fit for use with the Ducati Multimedia System: fuel level and gear selection indicator. Control is on the handlebar switch. A moveable lever operates the hydraulic clutch—a dual-channel Bosch cornering ABS.
2023 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled – Price
The new 2023 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is available at $12,595 only.
2023 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled – Technical Specifications
Engine
| Type | L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, air-cooled, two valves-per-cylinder |
| Displacement | 803cc |
| Bore x stroke | 88mm x 66mm |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Power | 73 hp (53,6 kW) 8250 rpm/min |
| Torque | 6,7 Kgm (66,2 Nm) at 5750 rpm |
| Fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection, 50 mm throttle body |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel muffler featuring the catalytic converter and two lambda probes, aluminum tail pipes |
Emission Standards
| Standard | Euro-5 |
| Consumption – Emissions | 5,4 l/100 km – CO2 124 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Six speed |
| Primary drive | Straight cut gears, Ratio 1,85:1 |
| Final drive | Chain, front sprocket 15 & rear sprocket 46 |
| Clutch | Hydraulically controlled slipper & self-servo wet multi-plate clutch |
Chassis
| Frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame |
| Front Suspension | 46mm fully adjustable usd forks |
| Front-wheel travel | 200 mm (7,9 in) |
| Front-wheel | Spoked aluminum wheel 3,00″ x 19″ |
| Front tire | Pirelli SCORPION™ RALLY STR 120/70 R19 |
| Rear Suspension | Kayaba rear shock, pre-load, and rebound adjustable. Aluminium double-sided swingarm |
| Rear wheel travel | 200 mm (5,9 in) |
| Rear wheel | Spoked aluminum wheel 4,50″ x 17″ |
| Rear tire | Pirelli SCORPION™ RALLY STR 170/60 R17 |
| Front brake | Ø330 mm disc, radial 4-piston caliper featuring Bosch Cornering ABS as standard equipment |
| Rear brake | Ø245 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper featuring Bosch Cornering ABS as standard equipment |
| Dashboard | LCD |
Dimension
| Wheelbase | 1.505 mm (59.3 in) |
| Rake | 24° |
| Trail | 112 mm (4,4 in) |
| Total steering lock | 35° |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13,5 l – 3,57 gallon (US) |
| Dry weight | 193 kg (425,5 lb) |
| Wet weight | 209 kg (460,8 lb) |
| Seat height | 860 mm (33,9 in) – low seat 840 mm (33,0 in) available as an accessory |
| Max height | 1.213 mm (47,8 in) (brake reservoir) |
| Max width | 940 mm (37,0 in) (mirrors) |
| Max length | 2.200 mm (86,6 in) |
| Number of seats | Dual seat |
Others
| Standard equipment | Steel tank featuring interchangeable aluminum side panels, LED rear light including diffusion-light, headlight with DRL by LED light-guide and interchangeable aluminum cover, ABS cornering, LED turn indicator, LCD instruments with gear and fuel level indications and interchangeable aluminum cover, under-seat storage compartment with USB socket, machine-finished aluminum belt covers, black engine with brushed fins. |
| Details | 24 months unlimited mileage |
| Servicing | 12,000 km (7.500 mi) / 12 months |
| Checking valve clearance | 12,000 km (7.500 mi) |
