Talk me out of getting a Ducati Scrambler...

[bloodiedathame]

Ok, it's time to get back on two wheels...

I've been thinking about some chill little trips, popping out for a bit of fun, maybe even some offroad lols... and having something that's a bit more spesh than some of the other stuff around. And that led me to the Scrambler. But why shouldn't I get one?

I thought about the Triumph Scrambler but I don't like the zorsts...

 

[Scuzi]

Have you ridden one or are looks more important to you?

Go ride one and buy it if you like it. For many, riding a bike is all about how it makes them feel. If the Ducati tickles the back of your balls in just the right way there’s no point in fighting it.

 

[bloodiedathame]

Bit of both really.

Not ridden one, but I'm pretty versatile. And if I don't like it I'll chop it in for something else. I'd have to go to Croydon for a test ride. Ugh.

 

[Bug One]

Nice looking bike. You'd have to wear a leather jacket and open face helmet to look right on it though.

 

[Diddums]

Which one? There are a few, 400cc all the way up to 1100cc.

Regardless, you don't ride atm afaik so you'll be happy with whatevs. As @Scuzi says, if it puts a smile on your face, nothing else matters

 

[famas]

Research the cost of the Desmo service, costs change slightly depending on the model but don't expect much change from £1000. This is also subject to increase if any valves need adjusting over the included checking.

Been toying with the idea of getting a Multistrada for a few years now but the servicing cost puts me off and I believe the Multi has much larger service interval over the Scrambler.

 

[bloodiedathame]

I'm glad you all agree

It'd be the 800 Scrambler Icon.

 

[BUDFORCE]

I'm glad you all agree

It'd be the 800 Scrambler Icon.

My old man's got one it's a good bike.

Little like my Sv650 in a way, plenty of torque comfortable sitting.

It's a Ducati though, so remember that. On my dad's one, one of the battery terminals wasn't 100% tight (this is from new) and it caused a missfire issue that also killed some of the ECU functions.

 

[bloodiedathame]

Sorry to say but I didn't end up getting it just yet. I broke my wrist on the 1st July whilst mountain biking so cancelled my order. I should be better in a month or so, and will look at getting one then and making the most of the end of summer.

 

[SkodaMart]

Don’t do it!

There. I tried.