Never get tired of your honesty and natural style. Please don't change!! My partner Adam and I laughed at your closing confession about not using the satnav, despite Monika's suggestion you put the Quad Lock on the handlebar. This is me and Adam all over!! He insists he knows where he's going, and do I know how many years he's been making this journey................ say no more 😂 We love you both. Have a great Sunday, Catherine & Adam
In the old days, when you drove your own vehicle to the racecourse, and then drove home again, the headlights were covered with two strips of adhesive tape (as a cross) so that in the event of an accident, the shards of the headlight did not fall on the racetrack. The cross on the headlight is probably intended to remind us of these times.
Hi Freddie, thank you for continuing to post great videos ! This is James with the vmax, It was really nice to meet you at the copdock motorcycle show ! I hope you enjoyed the show and you have fun with the Ducati scrambler.
Another uncomfortable seat on a bike. But fear not, for hundreds of pounds you can buy a seat with pennies worth of better foam and get what should have been there in the first place!! No one ever complained of a seat being too soft and comfortable lol.. Great video Freddie ❤
Sometimes not just the seat but the riding triangle itself, might need a taller seat option not just more padded, and people make mistake that soft is comfortable and hard isn’t, when over distance it’s more about base support 💡
Newbie here. I strapped a sheepskin on my 2014 Honda CBF500 a few times recently. More than doubles my riding time before discomfort sets in. chicks love it 😏
They use to add tape X on the headlights as if you were racing and they ever broke it wouldnt stop the race/cause shards on the tracks if i recall. Havent added it to my bike as i dont track it and feel its a bit gimmicky these days.
thanks Freddie and Monica , nice work as always . This morning ,Sunday met our son at Triumph Hinckley for a coffee and mentioned that you were getting the Ducati . later when he called for our evening meal he mentioned that he had spoken to someone there that watched you on utube . you have a loyal fan base ,you both deserve it . till next time .
I bought the Scrambler Desert Sled a few months ago and found the seat unbearable after an hour or so in the saddle. I tried the Ducati comfort seat ($300 on Amazon) but didn't like it either, so I dropped off the bike at a custom upholstery shop and had them add a softer layer of foam on top of the original foam and then made a new cover from gripper seat material. Now I can ride all day in comfort.
What a beautiful bike and a great video as usual! A Ducati Scrambler was definitely on my list a couple of years ago, ended up with a Kawasaki Z650RS in the end. Interested to see your thoughts on the bike, seems so far you may rate it as somewhat uncomfortable, my Kawasaki is the most comfortable bike and seat I have ever rode. I saw you have trouble getting in touch with Moto Guzzi, but you probably didn’t realise you seemed to drive past them! They are part of the Piaggio group and were next door to the place with all the Ferraris!!
I’ve Shazammed (can it be used as a verb?! 😂) and subsequently downloaded many of the tracks used by Freddie & Monika in their videos. Such refreshing quality music and, like you say, non of that mind-numbing trance music we’re subjected too elsewhere 😱
I love your content, Freddie! Found you by chance while investigating things for my Triumph Street Scrambler, and I'm really glad I did. Well edited content. Calm, cool and honest reviews. Thanks so much!
Freddie’s self -deprecating hilarious comments in the T Scrambler 900 video hooked me…and the trend continues with the lost comments at the end of this one 😂 Bravo!
Scrambler bikes may not be for everyone, certainly not me, but i cannot deny that they sure do have great handle. they carry this reassuring sense if sturdiness, stability and safety. despite being smaller and lighter. Although id argue the classic 350 can give you all that, AND an actually comfy seat hahaha so i bet youre missing that bike from the past few videos
Great vid. 🙂 picked up a full throttle in June. First 100 miles my legs and bum ached. Thought I made a terrible decision. 1.5k miles later the seats softened legs are fine. I’m 180cm. I really love it. I’m In SW Scotland. It’s a proper B road bike. Hope you enjoy it.👌
I had a 67 plate desert sled, so taller than yours and I’m only 5’10 and 31 “ leg so the leg position was good but it had the most uncomfortable seat of any bike I’ve ridden for any journey over an hour. Good luck 🤞
Really great video Freddie as always. You’ve become my go too for anything on 2 wheels. Can believe the mileage on that little fiat lol. Also if that clock display flashing would drive me nuts 😂. Keep up the great work both
Thanks Rob. The Fiat is a tank- it feels just as good now as it did 100,000 miles ago when we bought it💪🏼 I’ve been meaning to set the clock for about four months!
The cross on the headlight stems from the older classic racing cars that had glass headlamp covers, hopefully to keep the glass together when pranged during racing, nowdays the lenses are all acrylic.😊
Track days back in the day, some people taped up their headlight lenses to stop them from shattering if hit by track debris. I think it was just duct tape.
Freddie, I took your advice and I'm presently in Isle of Wight having the time of my life (in my new trusty old Defender). All the best to you and M from an Australian bloke.
@freddiedobbs, just stumbled upon your channel. after attempting to watch reviews of others for this bike in particular, yours is top class. appreciate the commentary, and please keep it up!
Freddie, you know about your problem contacting Moto Guzzi……..look at your video, the building to the right of where the Ferrari cars are. That’s the Piaggio sign, who own Moto Guzzi, Aprilia etc. When you take the Ducati back, hopefully before the electrics pack in, knock on the door and see if you can test ride a Guzzi. Great videos Freddy, even the wife likes them and she’s not into bikes. Colin from Ripponden
Morning Freddie....... rather annoyingly, like a model who can make any item of clothing look great, you make any bike look rideable and me want to buy one!!! Truth is I can do none of that but I do love your presenting style style and keep up the great content. I think your videos always make you seem like a pal rather than a video producer. Cheers!!
You nailed it. As a long distance machine, forget it. But around the hills of the Algarve, where we live, it's a work of art. I don't own one, but I tested one, and it is a perfect ten for me. My friend, who accompanied me, owns thirty bikes and runs an owners club back in the UK for a specific Yamaha model - he knows bikes inside out - and he said, quote, "beautiful machine, full of character, it might be my next bike". Enough said...P.S. I just can't part with my Fantic Caballero, it's far too much fun, so I guess I'll just admire from afar.
I was absolutely certain you were talking about motor Guzzi 😢. Just realised you rode the tt and V7. Was hoping you got your hands on a v9 roamer. I think that bike would really suit your whole aesthetic and attitude towards riding.
@@FreddieDobbs yeah fair enough. Seems to be the case with Guzzi. I went for an hour ride on the roamer and loved it. Also I think it's especially important to get some decent time on moto guzzi bikes. If it were 10 minutes I don't think I would have got comfortable with it, once I'd figured out the way to ride it and got used to the transmission it was lovely.
I had the Scrambler desert sled for a few years. Fitted a full Termignoni because it brings out that Ducati growl. Also i think a Royal enfield or Triumph is a bigger head turner. Rented a triumph scrambler and bobber once, had a few thumbs up from bystanders. Never had that with the Ducati.
Glad you avoided a shunt on the new Scrambler! The exact same scenario happened to me recently whilst riding the 'Ride of the Roses' from York to Lancaster. Car 1 emergency braked to a stop for no reason on the A59. Car 2 behind was radar equipped so stopped in time. Car 3 piled his brakes on, he thought he'd hit car 2 but on checking could swipe a credit card between their bumpers. I'd just ovetaken a car, pulled in to see the 3 cars all screeched to a halt in front of me 😱. I emergency braked but realised i was out of room to stop sufficiently so steered to the nearside gutter but clipped the corner of car 3 which along with the crap in the gutter, i lost the front end & came off. It was actually at slow speed as id taken most of the speed off. Guy in front (northerner) was a top bloke only bothered if i was ok. Car 1 drove off!! Pride was hurt more than anything not to mention I'll have a hike in my bike insurance as technically it was my fault. But glad u avoided anything like that especally on picking up the new bike & 1st ride back! As ever, love your vids Freddie, keep them coming but remember, take a rest when you need to 👍 Daz.
Have fun man. The Ducati scrambler is the best bike of 2022 and 2023. I have 2 models. I own a harley and a royal enfield and a yamaha xsr but the two ducatis are the ones i always want to ride. never mind scrambler, the ducati scrambler is still a desmo racing engine and moto gp capable. You could do 200 kmh round the circuit no prob and have fun. In Thailand the scrams have pirelli fat knobblies on them though. So much fun and it makes my xsr yamaha feel like a kiddie toy
Great stuff as ever Freddie and Monika - did make me laugh how you revealed that you didn't know if Moto Guzzi had a UK operation and then drove past it at around 8:42 not noticing!!
Bought my 2023 icon in june. My first bike and i enjoy it so much. It can do long journeys for sure but you need regular stops every hour or so. Lookimg forward to the review. 😊
Interesting comment there Freddie - not a stripped back retro, very much a neo retro. I'd rather it was just a useful proper retro scrambler and had proper clocks that were robust or at least cheap to replace. Having been given an F900R as a loan bike whilst my R NineT was in for servicing, I'm really not a fan of the current fad for TFT screens.
great day out , the scrambler was originally an adapted ex military bike or something similar for the poor person to ride , on a tight budget or none at all ;;;; a 10 thou bike covered in silly screens and techno crap is in no way a scrambler , just a thought to bring everybody back to earth , great video's , keep it up ;;
Monica is an absolute Ace for supporting your motorcycle habit and your RUclips business/ hobby. Most women would not go along with it. Now go change your shorts after nearly getting rear ended.
I must say Freddie your navigational skills are on a par with mine glad I’m not the only one who can get lost great video, I look forward to your review
In the olden days, the cross on the headlight was to make sure that while riding on high beam the glare didn't blind the oncoming traffic. Btw, love your videos, huge fan.❤
The clock in the Fiat is in set mode which is why it is flashing. Set the time and press the button. It will then stop. 👍 Great video. Not so sure about the bike!
I think that x across the headlight might be paying homage to us older riders who use to break out the electrical tape and put it across the headlight to help prevent any glass being spilled on a course or trail if the glass got broken. 😎
Have you ridden the super meteor yet Freddie? And the newer bullets, royal enfield of course are really stunning to look at, retro gold…looking forward for a review!
I must have missed one of your videos, I'm sure in your last video you said you had some final thoughts on the long classic 350 Wales trip. I once had a go on one of those 800 scramblers and was surprised how much torque it had. Fun little bike. 👍
Great video Freddie! Can you give us a rundown of what you're wearing in this vid? Helmet jacket jeans and boots? Maybe even another vid showing us through all your gear?
I like these, I was considering an 1100 as they're a better fit than the 800. I ended up buying a T120 instead, although I can still see a Desert Sled in my future.
Good honest stuff Freddie. Silverstone to Ipswich, how can you go wrong! lol. That lovely watch you where wearing, was that the one you reviewed a few months back? Beautiful thing.
Freddie That was brilliant. I’m so disappointed that Moto Guzzi aren’t replying to you as I long for your review regarding the 850 bobber v7 stone etc etc.. Colm from Ireland 🇮🇪
My Mum always used to say: there's no such thing as getting lost. You just end up going to more places than you had planned to. I think it was my Grandad who originally came up with that one, as he was notorious; apparently, for getting lost and making excuses up about it. Good lad............
Hi Freddie, I ve riden a scrambler 800, and found it totally acceptable for touring, perhaps its youthat doesn't fit the bike. At last, its good to be a shorty 😅
Hi Fred had to laugh when you said “well put together” - it’s Italian for ***ksake!! Oh and the cross over the headlight - that’s to stop it falling out when you go over a bump!! 😅
Does the flashing clock on the Fiat 500 not bother you constantly? I'd be setting that straight away. If it keeps losing the time it could be your battery is too weak.
I really like scramblers. I was going to say I bet he's picking up a Ducati, but in your last video, you were very cool about it then I thought if he was getting a Ducati he'd be more upbeat but you fooled me.😅
Great video again. Ducati do a 'Comfort Seat', but it is no better, I have the older model and a Royal Enfield Classic 350 Chrome, they're so different that it makes biking more interesting for a crazy 70 year old.
I'm pretty small (5' 6" and 120 pounds), is the weight of the bike low to the ground because if so a flickable, small bike is what I need and low to the ground weight makes it so much easier for me.
You will probably have seen Freddie, next to Ducati Spider Motorcycles, the best Rental company in the Uk with all the latest bikes - anyone coming to the UK wanting a rental bike these are the go to guys 👍 also opposite I’ve picked up bikes from MotoGuzzi and Aprilia. 3 hrs from me each way so its too far really to pick up press bikes. Wish more companies would do drop off and collect like Triumph, RE & Harley
What wireless mic were you using while you were doing the segment next to the motorway? The noise isolation is quite good, I could barely hear the traffic going past and your voice came out loud and clear.
Another great video, always a pleasure to watch, and really appreciate your truthful thoughts on the bikes you test. Get yourself and monica to poppies barn tea room near saffron walden! Lovely country roads to get there, and some good breakfast with pretty views.
Next to the Ferrari garage, you actually drove past the Piaggio (Moto Guzzi / Aprilla etc) importers, should have knocked on their door, mind you they would have probably been having a long lazy lunch
I had a loaner Kawasaki 650 z, it was nice to ride, but broke my bottom after 1 hour. No comfort. But still nice to ride something else for a few days.
I saw these at their launch in Sheffield, very nice but I thought it was a bike they produced to keep up with other manufacturers who were putting out small bikes. I did find it a small bike too and probably has it's uses for short trips and green laning, like you I couldn't envisage myself going very far on it, but then I don't think that's what they produced it for. Great build quality and a fun bike. Looking forward to see what Monika things if you go two up.
With that extremely short front 'Mudguard' plus the forward cylinder potentially in the path of mud, stones, dead furry animals l don't think this bike is meant for off road....Probably better of with a Monster...The monster looks better as well...
Nice looking bike, especially now they’ve rerouted the awful cable that used to go across the speedo. Interesting about the seat though.I wonder if other owners have the same issue with longer rides?
I LOVE the sound and looks of Ducati cycles, but I struggle immensely with the cost of Desmo valve adjustments every 3000 miles. For a bike of this displacement... my understanding is that it's ~$1500 USD every 3k miles. That will add up significantly over time.
M25? I thought A14 would have been a better bet.? Anyhoo, I have a very similar issue with the white one, jump on it and i feels extremely comfortable, but after an hour my hip is killing me to the point I don't ride it and I'm going to sell it. But that's a 40 year old bike , the Duke is brand new so if it's ergonomics or vibrational they really should have that nailed down under NVH testing.. Apart from that it looks like one of those bikes that does most things very well but when you get off you don't look back.. Glad the weather is holding up. Over 25th to 27th so fingers crossed it stays that way . A joy as always.
I stupidly rode two huge sides of a triangle instead of directly across to Ipswich😳 I was surprised at how uncomfortable it is. As standard, long distances aren’t possible. Fingers crossed for the good weather- I think it may well hold up, although I don’t usually trust the weather forecasts too much! All my best, Richard:)
The lesson there about people panic braking on the motorway, always try and position yourself in the gap between the cars, have known a few people who who were taken out with car behind hitting them, let them hit the car and not you, could stop you ending up in hospital.
A nice looking bike, but I find the scrambler type bikes rather uncomfortable, I was given a triumph scrambler whilst my tiger 900 was serviced, two things I hated was the bench seat and no screen.
Funny ... i saw 'Ducati' and thought to myself 'what an expensive ball ache' ... and sure enough before you've even touched the bike you have to endure the logistical ball ache involved in collecting it, and have your pockets emptied in the process. To add the cherry on top, you got literal ball ache and had to pull over on the side of the road to recover. lol. Not too far off the ownership experience then !
Hi Freddie, you have to try the new moto guzzi v7 special with the new engine 850cc. I remember your old review of the v7 but now they’ve stepped up. Let us know what you think, thank you
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Never get tired of your honesty and natural style. Please don't change!! My partner Adam and I laughed at your closing confession about not using the satnav, despite Monika's suggestion you put the Quad Lock on the handlebar. This is me and Adam all over!! He insists he knows where he's going, and do I know how many years he's been making this journey................ say no more 😂 We love you both. Have a great Sunday, Catherine & Adam
In the old days, when you drove your own vehicle to the racecourse, and then drove home again, the headlights were covered with two strips of adhesive tape (as a cross) so that in the event of an accident, the shards of the headlight did not fall on the racetrack. The cross on the headlight is probably intended to remind us of these times.
Hi Freddie, thank you for continuing to post great videos ! This is James with the vmax, It was really nice to meet you at the copdock motorcycle show ! I hope you enjoyed the show and you have fun with the Ducati scrambler.
Another uncomfortable seat on a bike. But fear not, for hundreds of pounds you can buy a seat with pennies worth of better foam and get what should have been there in the first place!!
No one ever complained of a seat being too soft and comfortable lol.. Great video Freddie ❤
I completely agree. I was in agony on this after 30 minutes!
Sometimes not just the seat but the riding triangle itself, might need a taller seat option not just more padded, and people make mistake that soft is comfortable and hard isn’t, when over distance it’s more about base support 💡
Cushy seats can become uncomfy after one a hour of riding.
Newbie here.
I strapped a sheepskin on my 2014 Honda CBF500 a few times recently.
More than doubles my riding time before discomfort sets in.
chicks love it 😏
Freddie, you do make me laugh!! Getting lost less than an hour from home…..! Great episode thank you
It’s pathetic, I ended up doing to gigantic sides of a triangle!🛣️
That's the overcrowded UK for you - I took the wrong exit on a roundabout for work last week and it cost me 30 min and I was lucky.
They use to add tape X on the headlights as if you were racing and they ever broke it wouldnt stop the race/cause shards on the tracks if i recall. Havent added it to my bike as i dont track it and feel its a bit gimmicky these days.
Ahhhhh thanks AJ!
@@FreddieDobbs used to be required as part of scrutineering , especially on offroad racing.
thanks Freddie and Monica , nice work as always . This morning ,Sunday met our son at Triumph Hinckley for a coffee and mentioned that you were getting the Ducati . later when he called for our evening meal he mentioned that he had spoken to someone there that watched you on utube . you have a loyal fan base ,you both deserve it . till next time .
I bought the Scrambler Desert Sled a few months ago and found the seat unbearable after an hour or so in the saddle. I tried the Ducati comfort seat ($300 on Amazon) but didn't like it either, so I dropped off the bike at a custom upholstery shop and had them add a softer layer of foam on top of the original foam and then made a new cover from gripper seat material. Now I can ride all day in comfort.
What a beautiful bike and a great video as usual! A Ducati Scrambler was definitely on my list a couple of years ago, ended up with a Kawasaki Z650RS in the end. Interested to see your thoughts on the bike, seems so far you may rate it as somewhat uncomfortable, my Kawasaki is the most comfortable bike and seat I have ever rode. I saw you have trouble getting in touch with Moto Guzzi, but you probably didn’t realise you seemed to drive past them! They are part of the Piaggio group and were next door to the place with all the Ferraris!!
Yet again a conscious decision to side step the usual RUclips angry motorcycle music schtick! Much appreciated.
My thoughts exactly.
The sensible, mature, laid back approach to motorcycling is definitely what keeps me coming back. Breath of fresh air
Agree. Freddie and Monika have excellent taste in music.
I’ve Shazammed (can it be used as a verb?! 😂) and subsequently downloaded many of the tracks used by Freddie & Monika in their videos. Such refreshing quality music and, like you say, non of that mind-numbing trance music we’re subjected too elsewhere 😱
I love your content, Freddie! Found you by chance while investigating things for my Triumph Street Scrambler, and I'm really glad I did. Well edited content. Calm, cool and honest reviews. Thanks so much!
Freddie’s self -deprecating hilarious comments in the T Scrambler 900 video hooked me…and the trend continues with the lost comments at the end of this one 😂 Bravo!
Such a natural, direct, and honest first impressions.
Scrambler bikes may not be for everyone, certainly not me, but i cannot deny that they sure do have great handle. they carry this reassuring sense if sturdiness, stability and safety. despite being smaller and lighter. Although id argue the classic 350 can give you all that, AND an actually comfy seat hahaha so i bet youre missing that bike from the past few videos
Morning Freddie
Silverstone is a MotoGP track !
You’re a Bike Guy 😳 Love the channel 🙏🏻❤️
Be careful with phone calls from ‘HMRC’ often scammers impersonating the revenue!
Yes, they don't phone you. They always correspond by mail.
Great vid. 🙂 picked up a full throttle in June. First 100 miles my legs and bum ached. Thought I made a terrible decision. 1.5k miles later the seats softened legs are fine. I’m 180cm. I really love it. I’m In SW Scotland. It’s a proper B road bike. Hope you enjoy it.👌
I used to routinely do 350+ mile days on my 1991 Ducati 900ss. That's with Chafong clip ons, a corbin pancake seat on a solo tail section.
I had a 67 plate desert sled, so taller than yours and I’m only 5’10 and 31 “ leg so the leg position was good but it had the most uncomfortable seat of any bike I’ve ridden for any journey over an hour. Good luck 🤞
Interesting- I think I’d need a taller one too. The seat really is agony after 30minutes! Thanks Lee🙌🏻
Really great video Freddie as always. You’ve become my go too for anything on 2 wheels. Can believe the mileage on that little fiat lol. Also if that clock display flashing would drive me nuts 😂. Keep up the great work both
Thanks Rob. The Fiat is a tank- it feels just as good now as it did 100,000 miles ago when we bought it💪🏼
I’ve been meaning to set the clock for about four months!
The cross on the headlight stems from the older classic racing cars that had glass headlamp covers, hopefully to keep the glass together when pranged during racing, nowdays the lenses are all acrylic.😊
Track days back in the day, some people taped up their headlight lenses to stop them from shattering if hit by track debris. I think it was just duct tape.
Freddie, I took your advice and I'm presently in Isle of Wight having the time of my life (in my new trusty old Defender). All the best to you and M from an Australian bloke.
@freddiedobbs, just stumbled upon your channel. after attempting to watch reviews of others for this bike in particular, yours is top class. appreciate the commentary, and please keep it up!
Freddie, you know about your problem contacting Moto Guzzi……..look at your video, the building to the right of where the Ferrari cars are.
That’s the Piaggio sign, who own Moto Guzzi, Aprilia etc.
When you take the Ducati back, hopefully before the electrics pack in, knock on the door and see if you can test ride a Guzzi.
Great videos Freddy, even the wife likes them and she’s not into bikes.
Colin from Ripponden
Had the DUCATI Monster 800 S2R about 20 years ago I think, great bike with the best brakes of any bike I've owned in 41 years of riding.
Morning Freddie....... rather annoyingly, like a model who can make any item of clothing look great, you make any bike look rideable and me want to buy one!!! Truth is I can do none of that but I do love your presenting style style and keep up the great content. I think your videos always make you seem like a pal rather than a video producer. Cheers!!
Thank you very much, Adam!🙂
Agreed he made the rebel look cool
You nailed it. As a long distance machine, forget it. But around the hills of the Algarve, where we live, it's a work of art. I don't own one, but I tested one, and it is a perfect ten for me. My friend, who accompanied me, owns thirty bikes and runs an owners club back in the UK for a specific Yamaha model - he knows bikes inside out - and he said, quote, "beautiful machine, full of character, it might be my next bike". Enough said...P.S. I just can't part with my Fantic Caballero, it's far too much fun, so I guess I'll just admire from afar.
No need to sell your Fantic Caballero, just add the Scrambler to your Italian collection.
Another superb video, Silverstone is also the home of Moto GP in Britain. My wife and I go every year and have done for the last few.
I was absolutely certain you were talking about motor Guzzi 😢. Just realised you rode the tt and V7. Was hoping you got your hands on a v9 roamer. I think that bike would really suit your whole aesthetic and attitude towards riding.
I’d love to try the V9! And I’d love to try more Guzzi’s in general, but trying to actually get hold of someone at Guzzi has been, so far, impossible😳
@@FreddieDobbs yeah fair enough. Seems to be the case with Guzzi. I went for an hour ride on the roamer and loved it. Also I think it's especially important to get some decent time on moto guzzi bikes. If it were 10 minutes I don't think I would have got comfortable with it, once I'd figured out the way to ride it and got used to the transmission it was lovely.
Such high quality production. Glad I found the channel. Great work.
I had the Scrambler desert sled for a few years. Fitted a full Termignoni because it brings out that Ducati growl. Also i think a Royal enfield or Triumph is a bigger head turner. Rented a triumph scrambler and bobber once, had a few thumbs up from bystanders. Never had that with the Ducati.
15:58 Love the stretches sequences. How about a ‘Freddie’s Yoga for Bikers’ channel? 😉 Great video as usual.
Glad you avoided a shunt on the new Scrambler! The exact same scenario happened to me recently whilst riding the 'Ride of the Roses' from York to Lancaster. Car 1 emergency braked to a stop for no reason on the A59. Car 2 behind was radar equipped so stopped in time. Car 3 piled his brakes on, he thought he'd hit car 2 but on checking could swipe a credit card between their bumpers. I'd just ovetaken a car, pulled in to see the 3 cars all screeched to a halt in front of me 😱. I emergency braked but realised i was out of room to stop sufficiently so steered to the nearside gutter but clipped the corner of car 3 which along with the crap in the gutter, i lost the front end & came off. It was actually at slow speed as id taken most of the speed off. Guy in front (northerner) was a top bloke only bothered if i was ok. Car 1 drove off!! Pride was hurt more than anything not to mention I'll have a hike in my bike insurance as technically it was my fault. But glad u avoided anything like that especally on picking up the new bike & 1st ride back! As ever, love your vids Freddie, keep them coming but remember, take a rest when you need to 👍 Daz.
thanks. Nice vid. Only thing, never leave Monica in the car, and never doubt her old soul wisdom.
Have fun man. The Ducati scrambler is the best bike of 2022 and 2023. I have 2 models. I own a harley and a royal enfield and a yamaha xsr but the two ducatis are the ones i always want to ride. never mind scrambler, the ducati scrambler is still a desmo racing engine and moto gp capable. You could do 200 kmh round the circuit no prob and have fun. In Thailand the scrams have pirelli fat knobblies on them though. So much fun and it makes my xsr yamaha feel like a kiddie toy
That HMRC call was almost certainly a scam. They're very common these days unfortunately. On the plus side the bike looks really cool!
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🤣😂😂🤣, comes too late, fred probably gave him all his personal details already
Great stuff as ever Freddie and Monika - did make me laugh how you revealed that you didn't know if Moto Guzzi had a UK operation and then drove past it at around 8:42 not noticing!!
Bought my 2023 icon in june. My first bike and i enjoy it so much. It can do long journeys for sure but you need regular stops every hour or so. Lookimg forward to the review. 😊
absolutely brilliant and well done video. A very entertaining chap you are sir!
Great Video ❤
Love your journeys and Monika as well
Interesting comment there Freddie - not a stripped back retro, very much a neo retro. I'd rather it was just a useful proper retro scrambler and had proper clocks that were robust or at least cheap to replace. Having been given an F900R as a loan bike whilst my R NineT was in for servicing, I'm really not a fan of the current fad for TFT screens.
I completely agree Arry!
great day out , the scrambler was originally an adapted ex military bike or something similar for the poor person to ride , on a tight budget or none at all ;;;; a 10 thou bike covered in silly screens and techno crap is in no way a scrambler , just a thought to bring everybody back to earth , great video's , keep it up ;;
Monica is an absolute Ace for supporting your motorcycle habit and your RUclips business/ hobby. Most women would not go along with it. Now go change your shorts after nearly getting rear ended.
I must say Freddie your navigational skills are on a par with mine glad I’m not the only one who can get lost great video, I look forward to your review
Great video as always - thank you. It looks like a quality bike, shame if the position's uncomfortable. Monika's always right!
In the olden days, the cross on the headlight was to make sure that while riding on high beam the glare didn't blind the oncoming traffic.
Btw, love your videos, huge fan.❤
The clock in the Fiat is in set mode which is why it is flashing. Set the time and press the button. It will then stop. 👍
Great video. Not so sure about the bike!
Thanks J- I will do this next time I’m in the car⏰
I think that x across the headlight might be paying homage to us older riders who use to break out the electrical tape and put it across the headlight to help prevent any glass being spilled on a course or trail if the glass got broken. 😎
I had an icon mate. Most fun I had on 2 wheels xx for 20 minutes then the pain spoilt it 😂😂😂😂😂
Traded my Classic 350 for this Next Gen Icon. Love it!
That’s were i bought my first Ducati 916 , iconic bike 👍💪🏼
Have you ridden the super meteor yet Freddie? And the newer bullets, royal enfield of course are really stunning to look at, retro gold…looking forward for a review!
I must have missed one of your videos, I'm sure in your last video you said you had some final thoughts on the long classic 350 Wales trip. I once had a go on one of those 800 scramblers and was surprised how much torque it had. Fun little bike. 👍
Thank you for the video. Which do you prefer, Freddie? Kawasaki Z650 RS and the Ducati Scrambler?
Great video Freddie! Can you give us a rundown of what you're wearing in this vid? Helmet jacket jeans and boots? Maybe even another vid showing us through all your gear?
I like these, I was considering an 1100 as they're a better fit than the 800. I ended up buying a T120 instead, although I can still see a Desert Sled in my future.
Tried it couple of years ago,,thought it looked great, but small. Great video's
Good honest stuff Freddie. Silverstone to Ipswich, how can you go wrong! lol. That lovely watch you where wearing, was that the one you reviewed a few months back? Beautiful thing.
Freddie
That was brilliant.
I’m so disappointed that Moto Guzzi aren’t replying to you as I long for your review regarding the 850 bobber v7 stone etc etc..
Colm from Ireland 🇮🇪
Ducati Scrambler 1100 literally my dream bike. One day!
I have the 1100 scrambler a larger bike and very comfortable and it has been to Europe no bum ache or pins and needles
My Mum always used to say: there's no such thing as getting lost. You just end up going to more places than you had planned to. I think it was my Grandad who originally came up with that one, as he was notorious; apparently, for getting lost and making excuses up about it. Good lad............
Hi Freddie, I ve riden a scrambler 800, and found it totally acceptable for touring, perhaps its youthat doesn't fit the bike. At last, its good to be a shorty 😅
Hi Fred had to laugh when you said “well put together” - it’s Italian for ***ksake!! Oh and the cross over the headlight - that’s to stop it falling out when you go over a bump!! 😅
Does the flashing clock on the Fiat 500 not bother you constantly? I'd be setting that straight away. If it keeps losing the time it could be your battery is too weak.
Reason to put the X on the headlamp was to protect the glass from breaking with any stone from the road 😊
Sunday morning with dobbs’😀
My main gripe with Ducatis is their rubber band cam belts that need constant changing. Honda ones last vastly longer.
You need to get the high seat to give you the leg room. That will fix the pins and needles. They are made low to be more accessible to smaller riders
You mean little short legged Italians?
I really like scramblers. I was going to say I bet he's picking up a Ducati, but in your last video, you were very cool about it then I thought if he was getting a Ducati he'd be more upbeat but you fooled me.😅
I was going to get one of these the other week, great video.
Great video again. Ducati do a 'Comfort Seat', but it is no better, I have the older model and a Royal Enfield Classic 350 Chrome, they're so different that it makes biking more interesting for a crazy 70 year old.
I'm pretty small (5' 6" and 120 pounds), is the weight of the bike low to the ground because if so a flickable, small bike is what I need and low to the ground weight makes it so much easier for me.
MAN those Ferraris!!❤️ My heart skipped a beat. Thanks for such an amazing Video Freddie!
You will probably have seen Freddie, next to Ducati Spider Motorcycles, the best Rental company in the Uk with all the latest bikes - anyone coming to the UK wanting a rental bike these are the go to guys 👍 also opposite I’ve picked up bikes from MotoGuzzi and Aprilia. 3 hrs from me each way so its too far really to pick up press bikes. Wish more companies would do drop off and collect like Triumph, RE & Harley
What wireless mic were you using while you were doing the segment next to the motorway? The noise isolation is quite good, I could barely hear the traffic going past and your voice came out loud and clear.
13:43 out of context is comedy gold!
Another great video, always a pleasure to watch, and really appreciate your truthful thoughts on the bikes you test. Get yourself and monica to poppies barn tea room near saffron walden! Lovely country roads to get there, and some good breakfast with pretty views.
Thanks very much Alec, I’ve just saved this spot to my list👌🏻
You're welcome mate. Safe riding!
9:48 Classic Freddie face !
Next to the Ferrari garage, you actually drove past the Piaggio (Moto Guzzi / Aprilla etc) importers, should have knocked on their door, mind you they would have probably been having a long lazy lunch
I had a loaner Kawasaki 650 z, it was nice to ride, but broke my bottom after 1 hour. No comfort. But still nice to ride something else for a few days.
I saw these at their launch in Sheffield, very nice but I thought it was a bike they produced to keep up with other manufacturers who were putting out small bikes. I did find it a small bike too and probably has it's uses for short trips and green laning, like you I couldn't envisage myself going very far on it, but then I don't think that's what they produced it for. Great build quality and a fun bike. Looking forward to see what Monika things if you go two up.
With that extremely short front 'Mudguard' plus the forward cylinder potentially in the path of mud, stones, dead furry animals l don't think this bike is meant for off road....Probably better of with a Monster...The monster looks better as well...
Nice looking bike, especially now they’ve rerouted the awful cable that used to go across the speedo. Interesting about the seat though.I wonder if other owners have the same issue with longer rides?
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The bike is way too small for taller guys, that was my first thought when i sat on it. Hence why i got the Z650RS.
I LOVE the sound and looks of Ducati cycles, but I struggle immensely with the cost of Desmo valve adjustments every 3000 miles. For a bike of this displacement... my understanding is that it's ~$1500 USD every 3k miles. That will add up significantly over time.
It’s every 7,500 miles.
M25? I thought A14 would have been a better bet.?
Anyhoo, I have a very similar issue with the white one, jump on it and i feels extremely comfortable, but after an hour my hip is killing me to the point I don't ride it and I'm going to sell it. But that's a 40 year old bike , the Duke is brand new so if it's ergonomics or vibrational they really should have that nailed down under NVH testing..
Apart from that it looks like one of those bikes that does most things very well but when you get off you don't look back..
Glad the weather is holding up. Over 25th to 27th so fingers crossed it stays that way .
A joy as always.
I stupidly rode two huge sides of a triangle instead of directly across to Ipswich😳
I was surprised at how uncomfortable it is. As standard, long distances aren’t possible.
Fingers crossed for the good weather- I think it may well hold up, although I don’t usually trust the weather forecasts too much!
All my best, Richard:)
The lesson there about people panic braking on the motorway, always try and position yourself in the gap between the cars, have known a few people who who were taken out with car behind hitting them, let them hit the car and not you, could stop you ending up in hospital.
Very very good point- I should’ve been in this exact spot in-between cars (I was thinking this while watching the car behind me skid towards me)
I could have sworn it was going to be a Moto Guzzi V7 when you have us clues on the last video. I was surprised to see it was the Ducati.
Passed you parked up on The Strand yesterday, and at a quick glimpse I thought it was a Harley - nope!
You literally drove right past Piaggio Ltd when you were showing us around Silverstone
A nice looking bike, but I find the scrambler type bikes rather uncomfortable, I was given a triumph scrambler whilst my tiger 900 was serviced, two things I hated was the bench seat and no screen.
I can imagine this sensation would be exaggerated even more when coming from an Adv bike!
Funny ... i saw 'Ducati' and thought to myself 'what an expensive ball ache' ... and sure enough before you've even touched the bike you have to endure the logistical ball ache involved in collecting it, and have your pockets emptied in the process. To add the cherry on top, you got literal ball ache and had to pull over on the side of the road to recover. lol. Not too far off the ownership experience then !
Nice bike... but when you teased a retro Italian in the previous video I had secretly hoped you'd end up on a Fantic Caballero 700 😎
You also got to Bally dance outside a fuel station! 😅
That Ford GT looks SICK!!!
wow. this is a nice bike. i have 16 classic and looking forward to the upcoming vids.
*glad to see that they did NOT change the comfort level. thats my biggest complaint.
Hi Freddie, you have to try the new moto guzzi v7 special with the new engine 850cc. I remember your old review of the v7 but now they’ve stepped up. Let us know what you think, thank you
I'd get the 1100 full throttle version tbh...especially a used 2020 to get the price down too..