![]() ![]() Let’s not jump the shark with catchphrases and brand promises. “Ducati refers to ownership of a Scrambler as the ‘Land of Joy’ and the 2019 Icon is touted as a ‘joyvolution,’” Senior Editor Justin Dawes wrote. Verdict: A sporty-handling, classically styled Ducati that stickers for less than $10KĢ019 Ducati Scrambler Icon Reviews And Comparisons Likes: Reshaped saddle noticeably more comfortable eye-catching colorsĭislikes: Longer engine service intervals and more suspension adjustments, please An LED headlight, taillight, and turn signals, plus a hydraulic clutch, new handlebar switch gear, and many subtle styling updates-black engine paint and polished cylinder finning complement black 10-spoke cast wheels with machined accents-more than justify the $400 bump in MSRP. Result is enhanced throttle response and improved low-end torque so the Scrambler Icon moves with purpose when nudged. The two-valve-per-cylinder V-twin is now home to a dual-injector 50mm throttle body, revised-grind camshaft with 11 degrees of overlap, and a Termignoni 2-into-1 exhaust. ![]() Ducati took these concerns to heart, fitting a flatter and slightly lower seat with better foam for a comfier place to spend several hours at a stretch. In the case of the first-generation Scrambler Icon, powerful heritage couldn’t overcome a hard seat, down-market headlight, and rough edges. Ducati has reportedly sold more than 55,000 Scramblers worldwide, significantly boosting the Italian manufacturer’s bottom line while also exposing the iconic brand to many new riders. Just as Ducati’s original single-cylinder Scrambler series (1962–’74) evolved in size and performance, so too has the current range, which for 2019 comprises 10 models of varying engine sizes, styling treatments, and performance goals. ![]()
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