2015-ös Ducati modellek

There has been much concern about what the new Ducati Scrambler would look like, and how it would be received by hardcore traditionalists. Well, today at the INTERMOT show in Germany, Ducati put fears to rest, introducing a smartly styled bike that correctly reinterprets the spirit of the 1960s’ original. At the same time, this new Ducati Scrambler doesn’t indulge on the nostalgic. But if a line is drawn to separate the headlight-handlebar-tank-seat assembly, the image of the old 250/350/450 extrovert bike of yore can be easily imagined.

The Scrambler's upright design is seemingly a mix of dirt bike cues and vintage '60s Ducati flair, and it features an 803cc L-twin engine rated at 74 horsepower and 50 pound-feet of torque. The oil- and air-cooled engine employs a six-speed gearbox and a chain drive to get power to the ground, and anti-lock brakes are standard fit. Weight is quoted at 375 pounds dry or 410 pounds all wet and ready to play.

"Don't call me a cruiser"The intoxicating design, with innovative LED headlight, and refined rider comfort of the new Diavel may imply "cruiser," but the brute force of its 162 hp Testastretta engine and its razor sharp handling prove otherwise.