Ducati teases the launch of BS6-compliant Scrambler motorbikes in India
What's the story
Italian automaker Ducati has teased the launch of its BS6-compliant Scrambler motorbikes in India, on its social media handles, without revealing much details. The upcoming motorcycles are expected to be the Scrambler 1100 Pro and Sport Pro. Both the vehicles will be based on the same platform, share the same frame, and draw power from a 1,079cc, air-cooled engine. Here are more details.
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First, a look at the teaser
Our next launch is around the corner. Are you ready? #LandOfJoy #LaunchAlert pic.twitter.com/PGM3hFIvTW
— Ducati India (@Ducati_India) September 7, 2020
Design
Ducati Scrambler 1100 Pro and Sport Pro: At a glance
Both the Ducati Scrambler 1100 Pro and Sport Pro will sit on a tubular frame and offer a naked-sport design, featuring a sloping fuel tank, a flat-type seat, and twin exhaust pipes. They will also pack a digital instrument console and a halogen headlamp. The Sport Pro model will be differentiated by matte black body paint, lower handlebars, and cafe racer style bar-end mirrors.
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Power and performance
Both the Ducati Scrambler 1100 Pro and Sport Pro will draw power from a BS6-compliant 1,079cc, air-cooled, L-Twin engine that generates 86hp of maximum power at 7,500rpm and 88Nm of peak torque at 4,750rpm. The mill will come paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Safety
What about safety and suspension setup?
The Ducati Scrambler 1100 Pro and Sport Pro will be equipped with disc brakes on both the wheels, along with Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Bosch cornering ABS, and three riding modes- Active, Journey, and City. Suspension duties on the former will be handled by a Marzocchi front fork and Kayaba mono-shock unit, while the latter will get a premium setup from Öhlins.
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What about the pricing?
In India, the BS6-compliant Ducati Scrambler 1100 Pro motorbike is expected to carry a price-tag of around Rs. 12 lakh, while the Sport Pro variant is likely to cost around Rs. 13.50 lakh.