Test: Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer

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It purifies the senses, adds flavor and brightens the day like a real Italian espresso! The Ducati revolution did not become popular with this model, but it is the perfect counterbalance to the off-road Desert Trail like yin and yang. The engine is a proven 803cc / 75 horsepower L-twin that is bright enough that, in addition to a leisurely and enjoyable ride, it could also seriously cut a series of slightly faster corners. The driving position is sporty, shifted forward, so a slightly faster ride is required without tiring the wrists, as the wind helps a little with the relaxed posture so that all the weight does not rest on the hands. ... However, to drive fast, you need to lie on the dripping fuel tank, because at speeds above 120 kilometers per hour, it blows too hard to stay upright for a long time. However, I would not take it on a very long journey. It is much more enjoyable to look at beautifully crafted details, a design that is Italian emotional and imaginative, and at the same time leaves you, above all, your imagination and desire to be handled with a personal touch.

Anyone who thinks that there are too few horses for their purposes that are not displayed on paper should buy a Panigale or a Monster, and Cafe Racers should be enjoyed after sips, as Italians know very well. As befits a sports bike, it comes with a slightly sportier exhaust. With a pair of Termignoni mufflers, it sounds nice and also adds an acoustic dimension to the entire package, not just visually.

But in one of my stories I also see him at the racetrack. Despite its compactness, ease of turning and ease of handling, with durable but not racing brakes, and frame and suspension that also allow for quick direction changes, I would have enjoyed rubbing my knee on the tarmac. No stress and no desire for the speed of time, just looking for a beautiful smooth line from bend to bend.

Petr Kavchich

photo: Sasha Kapetanovich

Also read how it performed in the comparison test: Retro Comparison Test: BMW, Ducati, Honda, Moto Guzzi, Triumph and Yamaha.

Basic data
Sales: Motocentr As Domžale
Base model price: 11.490 €
Test model cost: 11.490 €
Technical information
engine: 803cc, 3-cylinder, L-shaped, 2-stroke, air-cooled, 4 desmodromic valves per cylinder
Power: 55 kW (75 KM) at 8.250/min.
Torque: 68 Nm @ 5.750 rpm
Energy transfer: six-speed gearbox, chain
Frame: tubular steel
brakes: front disc 330 mm, radially mounted 4-piston calipers, rear disc 245 mm, 1-piston caliper, ABS
Suspension: front telescopic fork Kayaba 41, rear adjustable shock absorber Kayaba
Tires: 120/70-17, 180/55-17
Growth: 805 mm
Fuel tank: 13,5 l, 5 l / 100 km
Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Weight: 172 kg