Talk Morgan Forums Community Vehicle Talk (non-Morgan) New Ducati Scrambler

I'm probably in a minority here, but the bike does absolutely nothing for me.
I find myself thinking, that if it didn't have a Ducati badge on it, there would be a lot less interest in it.

I don't mean to be disrespectful to those who do like it....each to their own, and all that. I like off road bikes, trail bikes...road bikes. I'm bike mad, but i'm not struck by this one.
It probably works as a 'look at me' commuter bike down on the Med, perhaps...hmm.

This is what I think Ducati should have made, imho....

Now you are talking ...thats soooo much better!!:))

+1. I loved driving the original Monster when they came out.
there is something about the firing cycle on a Ducati that is addictive.

At first reaction it feels a little like Bentley/Maserati etc making an off roader. It is definitely wrong from an experience point of view but then again the Macan and Cayenne have people who love them.

The styling reminds me of the bike Steve mcQueen used in The Great Escape.

Would prefer one of the slightly older Monsters.
http://www.ducati.com/bikes/monster/796/2011/tech_spec.do

It's not a new departure for Ducati, but a nod towards an old 70's model, the 250 scrambler http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ducati_Scrambler

BUT Ducati values fall like a stone.
I bought a 1997 6000kilometer mint ST2 for £1100 three years ago (inc luggage)
I got my money back when I sold it two years later.
( They were £8000 new in 97)
Cheap as chips when s/h

At least Morgans hold their money