Hello everyone and welcome to today’s episode of Motorcycle News brought to you by me, Burtoni
Motors.
Every 2-weeks from September 30th to December 9th, Ducati will be launching a new motorcycle
as the Ducati World Premier series.
The first chapter of their launch strategy gave us the Multistrada V2, and yesterday’s
launch gave us two new Scrambler models, the Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute PRO and the
Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard.
In today’s episode we are going to go deep into these bikes to see if they are nothing
more than a parts-bin special that the Scrambler line-up has been come to be known for or if
we’ve got something innovative on our hands.
But, if you still thinking about the Multistrada V2 that I mentioned earlier, there will be
a link at the end of today’s video where you can learn all about the mighty adventure
motorcycle.
LOGO:
Alright, you know the saying “save the best for last” well that’s exactly what we
are going to do with two new Scrambler models.
So, let’s jump into the Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute PRO.
From a technical point of view, the bike has the characteristics of the Ducati Scrambler
1100 Pro….
And that’s really because it is that bike with some new design elements thrown at it.
But don’t get me wrong, it’s a great motorcycle.
I spent a few days on it earlier this year thanks to Ducati Detroit, it’s got an agile
chassis, a somewhat underpowered 1,079 cc engine that delivers 86 hp, but a cool look
that the Scrambler family is known for.
The Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute PRO comes standard with three Riding Modes, each associated
with different Power Modes and various levels of Ducati Traction Control (DTC).
Furthermore, thanks to the front headlight with LED light guide, the bike is always visible
and recognizable even during the day.
The Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute PRO has been created to pay homage to the history
of the air-cooled twin-cylinder engine, fifty years after it was first introduced on a Ducati,
which was in 1971.
So, Ducati took the 1100 Pro and splashed it up a bit with a few visual upgrades, first-off
is the new gorgeous "Giallo Ocra" paint which translated to Orca Yellow for us non-Italian
speaking heathens out there.
In addition to the new Yellow, Ducati used the logo that was on their bikes at the time
designed by Italian designer Giugiaro who later created his own design firs that gave
us some of the most beautiful Italian vehicle designs ever.
Enough romanticizing on vintage Italian designs, back to the Ducati at hand.
The Scrambler 1100 Tribute Pro was also given Black spoked wheels compared to the single
piece wheels of the Scrambler 1100, circular rear-view mirrors, and a brown seat with dedicated
stitching.
Those few things may be small tweaks to an already aging bike but honestly I can’t
get enough of the yellow and brown combo going on.
This is by far the classiest looking motorcycle to come out of the Ducati Scrambler family
since it’s rebirth a few years ago.
Now, let’s leave the Scrambler 1100 Tribute Pro behind and jump into something that I’ve
wanted Ducati to build for a few years now, a Super Moto but they are calling it an Urban
Motard.
Before we jump into this bike….
while I’m happy they built this bike, I think it’s the wrong platform.
I wanted to see a Scrambler Super Moto built off the Desert Sled because it already has
the correct seating position, suspension, and so much more.
I’m sure this Urban Motard will be great fun I think a Desert Sled based Urban Motard
would of been the way to go.
Anyways, let’s talk about the new Urban Motard.
First thing you notice is that the livery is definitely not boring, it might be one
of the most radical liveries we’ve ever seen on a Ducati but don’t quote me on that.
According to Ducati the Star White Silk and Ducati GP 2019 Red color are inspired by the
world of street art.
I don’t know why anything city focuses has to have a graffiti aspect to it, but I’m
not a designer so I’ll let it slide.
The Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard is powered by the same engine that powers the Night Shift,
Cafe Racer, and Full throttle models.
The 803cc L-Twin engine that delivers 73 hp of power at 8,250 rpm.
Ducati likes to state that this bike offers wonderful performance and what not, but when
I rode it earlier in the year I found it to be a bit lackluster to be honest.
Nothing a pipe and a tune might fix.
The 17” spoked wheels come from the Night Shift
The high front mudguard comes from the Desert Sled
The Side Number plate comes from the Night Shift
The Flat seat comes from the Night Shift
The Urban Motard is also equipped with LED headlights, turn signals, and rear light.
Something new this year is that Ducati has decided to quip all Ducati and Scrambler Ducati
models with Cornering ABS to ensure high levels of safety even when braking with the bike
at an angle.
For my European followers: All Ducati Scrambler models are also available in a 35-kW version
for A2 license holders.
Both new models of the Ducati Scrambler range will be available at dealerships in the Ducati
network from November 2021.
If you’d like to get your hands on the Tribute Pro, that will be $13.995 and the Urban Motard
will run you $11.695.
Both motorcycles are nice additions to the Scrambler line-up but I’m still missing
a bit of innovation here.
Grabbing a few parts off one bike, painting them red and white and calling it a completely
new motorcycle is getting redundant.
I know there are great designers and engineers at Ducati, it would be great to see something
more than a parts-bin special.
But, let me know your thoughts below on the two bikes.
That’s it for now go out there and ride safe!