EICMA 2017: Ducati unveils Scrambler 1100 range

Ducati has finally taken the wraps off its new modern-retro motorcycle, the Scrambler 1100. Interestingly, this motorcycle is available in three variants – the standard model, Scrambler 1100 Special and Scrambler 1100 Sport. 

This top of the line Scrambler gets a bigger engine, different bodywork with similar design lines as its younger siblings and a host of electronics. To add a bit of freshness to the design, Ducati has used a lot of aluminum finish on things like engine coves, clutch and alternator cover and even the belt covers get that treatment. While the basic body structure of all the Scrambler remains the same, there are a few changes that differentiates all three from each other. The Scrambler 1100 Special gets a different gray paint scheme, spoked wheels, a different handlebar, brown seat, gold fork tubes and a brushed swingarm. The Scrambler 1100 Sport on the other hand gets Ohlins suspension, aluminum wheels, a special handlebar, custom seat and a different paint scheme. 

The 1079cc L-Twin engine from the Scrambler 1100 puts out 86bhp at 7500rpm and a maximum torque of 88.4Nm at 4750rpm. This engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox and also sports a slipper clutch. The biggest addition to the Scrambler family is the inclusion of electronics. It now gets a five-level traction control system and three riding modes. Active mode churns out full power with precise throttle response, touring gets full power but with relaxed fueling and city mode limits the power to 75bhp with the muted fueling. The Italian manufacturer has also given the Scrambler 1100 inertial measurement unit (IMU) that has allowed the company to add cornering ABS. 

Stopping power for the new Scrambler comes from dual 330mm brake discs up front which are paired to radially mounted four-piston Brembo M4.32B monoblock calipers. The rear gets a single 245mm disc with single-piston caliper. Switchable ABS is standard with all three Scrambler 1100 variants. 

Ducati is yet to reveal the price of the new Scrambler 1100 but expect it to be fairly expensive than its 803cc sibling, thanks to the new chassis, engine and the electronics. Will the new Scrambler 1100 come to India? Definitely! Ducati India wants to offer all the models that’s on sale internationally. So the new Scrambler 1100 will make its way to India sometime next year as a completely-built-up(CBU) unit.