Ducati Scrambler Icon is a new generation old fashioned bike. It comes up with the idea of double sport wheels, comfortable wide handlebar for easy grip and an old style round headlight with significant LED guide-light. The amazing bike is loaded with an 803cc L-Twin, Two-valves per cylinder air cooled engine. This engine gives power about 75 Hp at 8250 Rpm and 68 Nm of torque at 5750 Rpm. Ducati Scrambler Icon is a dynamic and well furnished bike. Its engine is installed on a steel tubular frame combined with 6-speed gear transmission and wet clutch technology. Scrambler Icon has many features including Kayaba suspension system with a 41mm stanchion fork with adjusting spring shock.
The 55KW air-cooled engine provides the rider a sensational feeling during the ride. Ducati 2015 Scrambler Icon is the start of new life in the field of motor biking. This motorcycle is made beautiful by its aluminum touch on the side panels and on the fuel tank. Both companions enjoy the ride due to its 790mm seat adjustment. This setting allows the rider and the passenger a pleasant ride experience. Wide handlebar also plays an important role in the comfort of the rider. There is a little touch of Retro given in this bike. But you cannot say it a Retro. You can see some pictures regarding its design and style on the internet. The main key features of this bike are wide handlebar, Dual sport wheels, Round head light with LED ring and Aluminum belt covers. The instrument panel is also characterized with many special gauges. Ducati 2015 Scrambler Icon is available in two colors; Red and the Yellow.
Now we are discussing its main features in detail:
Main Features
- 803cc L-Twin Air-cooled engine with 75 Hp power at 8250 Rpm
- Kayaba Suspension system with adjustable spring
- Wide handlebar for comfortable grip and ride
- Six-speed transmission.
- Wet clutch multi-plate technology
- 13.5 liter teardrop aluminum fuel tank
- Pirelli dual sport wheels
- 10-spooked black color wheels
- Aluminum heat and Belt covers
- Steel tubular frame for engine
- Brembo braking system with single disc mounted and ABS standard
- Under seat grip of Aluminum
- Old style Headlight with LED rings on circle
- Grab rail for the passenger
- Specially designed dashboard with LCD mounted
- Sparkling Tail light with LED Technology
- USB system installed under the seat
- 790mm high saddle for easy ride
Old Fashioned Headlight
The new Ducati 2015 Scrambler Icon is installed with a beautiful, innovative headlamp that gives you a glimpse of classic design. This light is very simple and round circled LED rings make this a special one. It uses a very high beam bulb to look into darkness of the jungle and country roads.
Instrument Panel
Ducati 2015 canopy is equipped with a round instrumental panel installed just above the headlight. The Rpm meter looks like the design of early 70’s bike. But its speedometer comes in a full digital display. When the engine’s Rpm are increased, you can see the light displays clockwise like the needle. There are also two odometers, one is a 2-trip and other is total mileage. The other main features of its instrument panel are its warning light i-e ABS, Clock, Fuel reserve, Engine oil pressure, High beam, turning indicators and the over revolution warning light.
Engine
Ducati 2015 Scramblers come with an 803cc L-Twin engine which has a torque of 68 Nm at 5750 Rpm and 75 HP power at 8250 Rpm. Its temperature is controlled directly by air-cooling system. The engine is adjusted in a steel tubular aluminum frame which is light in weight. This enhances the overall performance of the engine.
Controls
The wide handlebar is assembled in a beautiful way to give the rider freedom of sensational ride. The steering angle is about 35 degrees which helps the driver to run the bike easily. This bike features the Ducati Company heritage of producing such a classic Retro bike. The instrument panel located at the front is awesome having digital display and all types of warning light which helps the rider control over the machine.
Frame
The new Ducati Scrambler has a double steel Trellis frame, which is very strong. Ducati has made things very easy in terms of riding. The steering angle is one of the examples, in which a 24° head angle is givens which makes ride easy. The wide handlebar also helps you to maneuver the bike on the curves and hilly tracks easily. The aluminum touched fuel tank having capacity of 13.5 liters is elegantly placed on the frame to help the rider sit comfortably.
Suspension
New 2015 Icon uses amazing Kayaba Suspension system which is involve in handling this bike on every road. The upside down fork has 41mm play with adjustable spring. This makes the bike run on any off-road and uneven terrain. Due to this, we can say this unique suspension system capable of producing adventurous ride.
Wheels & Tires
Both wheels of the Ducati 2015 Scrambler are 10-spooked, lightweight made from pure aluminum. The front wheel is 3’’ x 18’’ and the rear wheel is 5.5’’ x 17’’ in diameter. The new sport enduro-type Pirelli MT60 RS 110/80 ZR18 tire mounted on the front and the 180/55 ZR17 fixed on the back wheel giving a perfect grip on the road.
2015 Ducati Scrambler Price:
The price of Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 is not as high as compare to its features and color combination. It is available in the market in just $8495. Which is very reasonable as compared to its other rival bikes such as BMW rNine-T series having cost S15,000 and The Classic-Urban are selling about $9995.
2015 Ducati Scrambler Release Date:
The final release date of Ducati Scrambler Icon 2015 is not yet decided. But some of its prototype versions are released to test and pass the bike. Riders will have to wait for some months for the new arrival of Ducati. But it is expected to be in the beginning of 2015.
2015 Ducati Scrambler Sepcs:
Engine:
Type | Air-cooled L-Twin , 2 Valves per cylinder |
Power | 75Hp @ 8250Rpm |
Displacement | 803cc |
Torque | 68Nm @ 5750Rpm |
Bore | 88 mm |
Stroke | 66 mm |
Compression ratio | 11:1 |
Transmission:
Gears | Six-speed |
Emission | Euro-III |
Cooling system | Air-cooling |
Clutch | Multi-plate wet technology |
Ignition system | 50mm throttle duct with Electronic Fuel injection |
Primary Drive | Straight gears with ratio about 1.85:1 |
Final Drive | Chain |
Chassis/Brakes/Suspension:
Frame | Tabular steel frame |
Fork | Up Side Down Kayaba Suspension |
Shock absorber | Kayaba system |
Suspension travel front | 5.9 inches |
Suspension travel rear | 5.9 inches |
Brake system Front | Four-piston caliper Disc with ABS standard |
Brake system | Brembo ABS |
Brake system Rear | One-piston caliper Disc with ABS standard |
Brake discs – diameter Front | 330 mm |
Brake discs – diameter Rear | 250 mm |
Front Wheel | Alloy made 10-spook, 3.00″ x 18″ |
Rear Wheel | Alloy made 10-spook, 5.50″ x 16″ |
Front Tire | Pirelli MT 60 RS 110/80 ZR18 |
Rear Tire | Pirelli MT 60 RS 180/55 ZR17 |
Seat height (unloaded) | 790 mm |
Fuel tank | 13.5 liters |
Conclusion
The Ducati Scrambler Icon comes with an 803cc Air-cooled engine, having a tremendous torque and 75 Hp at 8250 Rpm. 2015 Scrambler has the Brembo ABS braking system to stop such a fast machine. This bike has 2 valves for each cylinder. The engine is mounted on a tubular Trellis frame. Scrambler Icon has the special Kayaba suspension system, big instrumental panel and well furnished seat that offers a simple and easy ride. The Ducati 2015 Scrambler uses 10-spoked wheels made with light but strong aluminum. It is available in two beautiful colors; Red and the Yellow. If you see some pictures of the bike on internet you will be stunned. Both the colors are looking beautiful. Ducati Scrambler is expecting to be release in the start of 2015. The Retro style bike is well furnished to attract your eyes. It is also not very costly; its price is very affordable. The MSRP of one unit of Ducati Scrambler Icon is $8495.