Ducati Scrambler 1100 India launch on August 27

    The new motorcycle will be the most powerful and expensive motorcycle from the Scrambler family to go on sale in our market.

    Published On Aug 22, 2018 09:59:00 AM

    6,070 Views

    Ducati India has announced the launch of the new Scrambler 1100 on its social media channels. The flagship Scrambler offering will make its India debut on August 27. A few Ducati dealerships have already started accepting bookings for the upcoming motorcycle for an amount of Rs 1-2 lakh depending on the dealer. According to the dealers, the Scrambler 1100 will retail for around Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base variant.

    At the heart of the bike sits a 1,079cc, L-twin motor churning out 86hp at 7,500rpm and 88Nm of torque at 4,750rpm. In comparison, the standard Scrambler’s 803cc engine produces 74hp and 67Nm of torque. Transmission duties are handled by a six-speed gearbox.

    It carries forward the styling of its smaller siblings, albeit with few changes, including underseat twin exhaust mufflers and a redesigned headlight. Given the extra firepower on offer, Ducati has endowed the Scrambler 1100 the safety net of ABS, cornering ABS and a four-level traction control system. It also gets ride-by-wire throttle and features three riding modes – Active, Journey and City. The instrument cluster has been updated as well and now features a second pod. This helps display all the additional read outs that come with the new electronics.

    In international markets, the Scrambler 1100 is available in three variants – standard, Sport and Special. We suspect that the base standard variant will go on sale first in India. It features a fully adjustable 45mm USD fork from Marzocchi and a preload/rebound-damping adjustable monoshock from Kayaba. Radial-mounted twin-disc brakes with four-piston Brembo M4.32B callipers are standard equipment fitted across all variants. With a price tag of about Rs 11.50 lakh, the standard 1100 is quite unique and lacks direct rivals; but at the expected price bracket, the sporty Triumph Street Triple RS (Rs 11.13 lakh) or the retro Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster (Rs 11.11 lakh) are valid alternative options.

    Also see:

    Triumph Scrambler 1200 teased before global unveil

    2019 Ducati Hypermotard caught testing

    More Ducati models to get V4 engines

    Ducati Bikes

    Copyright (c) Autocar India. All rights reserved.

    Comments

    ×
    img

    No comments yet. Be the first to comment.

    Ask Autocar Anything about Car and Bike Buying and Maintenance Advices
    Need an expert opinion on your car and bike related queries?
    Ask Now

    Search By Bike Price

    Poll of the month

    The Creta will be the third Hyundai N-Line model in India. Should more mass-market brands have sporty sub-brands?

    Yes, it's something special for enthusiasts

     

    18.33%

    Yes, but only if there is increased performance

     

    44.42%

    No, it's just a gimmick to increase the price

     

    29.42%

    It doesn't always work; just look at Tata JTP

     

    7.83%

    Total Votes : 1533
    Sign up for our newsletter

    Get all the latest updates from the automobile universe