2023 Ducati Scrambler 800 range unveiled with updates to its three variant lineup-the Icon, Full throttle and the Nightshift. It receives styling tweaks, some electronic and mechanical changes and some weight reduction. Moreover, it also gets new modern and meaner-looking paint scheme options.
2023 Ducati Scrambler 800 Design
The Ducati Scrambler retains its design language with updated elements like the wheel design and new tank design for the Icon variant. The Icon variant gets the most customisations as the fender, the tags on wheels and the front headlight cover are all replaceable with an accessory kit available in nine colour options. The Full throttle variant is the sportiest of the trio and is inspired by the US flat track competitions on dirt ovals. The Nightshift variant on the other hand gets more cafe racer styling.
2023 Ducati Scrambler 800 Engine and Chassis
The Ducati Scrambler 800 gets the same air and oil-cooled 803cc Desmodromic L-twin engine producing 72bhp and 65Nm torque. Although the engine is the same, it sees a weight reduction of 2.5kg courtesy of elements like a new clutch. It sees some more weight reduction on the trellis frame making the bike a whole 4kg lighter than before. The swingarm is also new.
2023 Ducati Scrambler 800 Tech
The Ducati Scrambler 800 gets a new 4.3-inch colour TFT instrument cluster with an updated UI. In terms of safety, it retains the cornering ABS and sees the addition of a traction control system and a Ride by Wire throttle management system. It also gets two riding modes — Road and Wet which Ducati claims will help new riders adapt to the motorcycle more easily.
2023 Ducati Scrambler 800 pricing and rivals
The Ducati Scrambler 800 lineup will compete with the likes of the Kawasaki Z650RS, Triumph Speed Twin 900 and the newly launched Moto Morini Seiemmezzo 6½ Retro Scrambler and Retro Street. We can expect it to be launched in India sometime next year.