Overtaking is as simple as flexing your right wrist and yet, despite having enough performance to make light work of slow traffic, the Scrambler rarely feels dangerous or difficult to control. That means riding the Scrambler is extremely easy – it picks up pace without difficulty almost regardless of gear. The advantage of a L-twin over other engine layouts is torque – the peak figure of 62Nm is available at 5500rpm, right in the middle of the rev range. The L-twin engine starts up with a charismatic thump, immediately making the Scrambler feel special.
In fact, from the saddle the Scrambler feels about as intimidating as a couch – the seat height is so low even small riders will be able to put both feet down flat, plus the footpegs and bars are comfortably placed for easy riding. The 800cc model, tested here and priced from £7250, might seem like an intimidating prospect to someone without years of experience, but it shouldn’t. But if you’re fairly new to riding there’s no reason to treat the Italian manufacturer as an out-of-reach pipe dream, thanks to its most affordable model – the Scrambler – which is available with either a 400cc or 800cc engine, with outputs of 40PS or 75PS and prices from £6450. Ducati, as a brand name, is about as aspirational as it gets when it comes to motorbikes.
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