Always enjoy your reviews, they are delivered with detailed enthusiastic energy and an aura of kindness. I also appreciate the referrals to mental health as well as I suffer from bouts of the dreaded A and D, made worse at the minute by me waking up on Friday morning to see my "Therapy machine" Gone! stolen in the night. Just be vigilant everyone, I'm suffering a kind of grief that I would think silly if not experienced personally.
Thanks so much I appreciate it 🙌 So sad to hear that, what a nightmare. There are some terrible people out there. Try not to let it get you down. It is so common these days.
Yep, handling is great, better than my ktm690. Suspension is fine, but have just gone for nitron which is huge improvement. Brakes are plenty strong enough. Really compact, light, low c of g, flickable. Great in Town or on gravel tracks. Not a motorway cruiser! But if your on the M5, get a car!
Actually if you look at it the exhaust system has also being changed over the previous models. Also if you look at the specs the engine has being changed-the clutch has being lightened & the bike now produces it's max torque further up in the rev range.
Great review ive been away from road bikes for 6 years and brought a gen 2 icon in red ,its such a easy bike to ride and ideal for me to get confidence back ,yes its a bit pricey but ducati,s are and seems well put together .
Thanks so much I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Brilliant fun bike to get back into biking, plenty of power and handles great. Enjoy and ride safe
Had the Mk1 Scrambler Full Throttle. Found it a very easy bike to get on with even though there were complaints of a snatchy throttle. Just didn’t gel with it though and sold it to move back to Triumph. I think it’s a great business idea, starting out as a basic, no frills bike (Mk1) but selling it as a higher cost and aiming it at a certain segment. I won’t complain as it brought new riders to motorbikes which is a big plus for me. I wouldn’t discourage it but would recommend potential owners to try other bikes - especially if you are a returning biker like I was.
@@aunoates6617 It may not be the case for every returning rider but I got this to play it “safe” as I had been off bikes for a few years. The bike before it had been a Triumph Street Triple. I found that it was too safe and I wanted something with a bit more power. I know power isn’t everything but much happier on a Thruxton RS compared to the Scrambler.
Test rode full throttle a few years ago, really fun but the Triumph Street Scrambler 2019 with upped power and brakes swung it for me, heavier but that noise and solidity
Rain mode may have been practical on such a flickable bike.. Is definately a niche machine. My 21 RE fireball has a circular led 😁 Another great review. ! Cheers
You said you didn't like the looks. But after you realized how appealing the bike is in other ways, you started liking its looks. It reminds me of a girl I dated. At first, her looks didn't impress me. But after I got to know her, she seemed to be very beautiful.
Another amazing review, I have been following for months now, cheers from Canada. I did watch your review on the Triumph 900 awhile ago as well and know what a fan you were, but I want to put you on the spot Which one would you pick if it was your money? Back to triumph 900 or Ducati? Respect your opinion and thoughts. Take care
Thanks so much I appreciate it and really glad you enjoy the videos 👍 That is a very tricky one indeed! I would say the Triumph 900, I just prefer the looks and riding style
This seems like a fun bike, as you mentioned once or twice, I just don’t see the scrambler part of it, not a fan of the TFT-screen either. The Triumph Scrambler 900 is what I see when I close my eyes and imagine a scrambler. All that said though, it’s the only Ducati I could see myself owning. I would only swap these mirrors for simple old school circular ones. Fun review! 😜 Cheers, Lupo
Haha it is FUN! Yup may have said that too many times, ooops 😂 I agree, the Triumph is hard to beat, and much better looking bike. However I was very surprised with how well the Ducati rode and makes you feel great. Cheers
Triumph se fabrica en india , son más pesadas y con motores que simulan ser de aire pero no lo son .. me quedo con Ducati , más divertida , liviana , con más carácter y con un motor vieja escuela .
I was all set to buy one of these the year they came out. But then I checked the servicing costs and immediately walked away! I believe Ducati have make good improvements to their servicing schedules 💰💰💰
Thanks for the review. I'm a bit of a Ducati hater, due to them being very pricey for purchase and servicing, and not offering anything more than other brands, IMO. However, I see virtue in, almost, every 2 wheel, motorised vehicle. My worst nightmare would be to be stuck in the pub with the owner of the Ferrari from the golf club. As Kurtz said in Heart of Darkness: The Horror, the horror. Keep on riding safely.
@@redangrevivalThank you for reply - Much appreciated - The exhaust on the Triumph... Is heat an issue? I live in South Africa so that is my one serious concern at the moment.
Expensive for what it is. I have always been put off the Ducati Scrambler by reports of its unreliability. I really wanted the first model, but I didn't take the risk. I think the base model looked good in yellow, and it still does. The TFT doesn't suit it, though. It needs an offset round one. I'd rather have an XSR700, but if I knew the Ducati would be reliable, I'd consider it. 1990 [Nick J]
Hi nick, yup Ducatis generally are expensive I guess! I think they are fairly reliable nowadays from what I hear. Of course the XSR700 is extremely reliable 👍
Thanks!
It is my pleasure. Thanks so much I really appreciate it 👍 All the best to you
Always enjoy your reviews, they are delivered with detailed enthusiastic energy and an aura of kindness. I also appreciate the referrals to mental health as well as I suffer from bouts of the dreaded A and D, made worse at the minute by me waking up on Friday morning to see my "Therapy machine" Gone! stolen in the night. Just be vigilant everyone, I'm suffering a kind of grief that I would think silly if not experienced personally.
Thanks so much I appreciate it 🙌 So sad to hear that, what a nightmare. There are some terrible people out there. Try not to let it get you down. It is so common these days.
@@redangrevival Thank you too, my friend.
I like your content. Good stuff
Thanks so much, really glad you enjoy it 👍
Had the full throttle, great bikes, comfy and very lightweight
👌 really are so much fun
Yep, handling is great, better than my ktm690. Suspension is fine, but have just gone for nitron which is huge improvement. Brakes are plenty strong enough. Really compact, light, low c of g, flickable. Great in Town or on gravel tracks. Not a motorway cruiser! But if your on the M5, get a car!
Actually if you look at it the exhaust system has also being changed over the previous models. Also if you look at the specs the engine has being changed-the clutch has being lightened & the bike now produces it's max torque further up in the rev range.
Great review ive been away from road bikes for 6 years and brought a gen 2 icon in red ,its such a easy bike to ride and ideal for me to get confidence back ,yes its a bit pricey but ducati,s are and seems well put together .
Thanks so much I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Brilliant fun bike to get back into biking, plenty of power and handles great. Enjoy and ride safe
Had the Mk1 Scrambler Full Throttle. Found it a very easy bike to get on with even though there were complaints of a snatchy throttle. Just didn’t gel with it though and sold it to move back to Triumph.
I think it’s a great business idea, starting out as a basic, no frills bike (Mk1) but selling it as a higher cost and aiming it at a certain segment. I won’t complain as it brought new riders to motorbikes which is a big plus for me. I wouldn’t discourage it but would recommend potential owners to try other bikes - especially if you are a returning biker like I was.
I have to ask … (because I can’t work it out) why especially for a returning rider?
@@aunoates6617 It may not be the case for every returning rider but I got this to play it “safe” as I had been off bikes for a few years. The bike before it had been a Triumph Street Triple. I found that it was too safe and I wanted something with a bit more power. I know power isn’t everything but much happier on a Thruxton RS compared to the Scrambler.
@@jageg462 Thanks. I see what you meant now.
It is a great formula 👍 I didn't find the throttle on this new model to be snatchy. It is hard to beat the Triumph's, but it comes close for sure.
Very nice looking bick, with sufficient power, Thanks for the review.
It is my pleasure. Thanks
Thanks for the good and interesting review, looks like fun! Was just wondering about your Speedy? No touring planned? Cheers
It is my pleasure, really glad you enjoyed it. Speedy is taking a break atm! I am away working. I would love to go on a tour soon 🤞🤞
The looks do seem to have improved over the previous model, but I wonder if it would be better with lower bars, those 'cowhorns' looked too high!
I agree. However the bars do look strange, but they make it a great ride. I would personally keep them as is
Test rode full throttle a few years ago, really fun but the Triumph Street Scrambler 2019 with upped power and brakes swung it for me, heavier but that noise and solidity
👍 I get exactly what you mean! I would probably go for the Triumph over the Ducati as well
nice review
Thanks
Rain mode may have been practical on such a flickable bike.. Is definately a niche machine. My 21 RE fireball has a circular led 😁 Another great review. ! Cheers
Yes, however I think the mechanical grip is very good. Thanks
You said you didn't like the looks. But after you realized how appealing the bike is in other ways, you started liking its looks. It reminds me of a girl I dated. At first, her looks didn't impress me. But after I got to know her, she seemed to be very beautiful.
👌 the two have such similarities! It is all about the character, beauty is on the inside. Sometimes haha
Good job again 👍
Thanks so much I appreciate it 🙌
Great video, reading between the lines I suspect you found this bike somewha fun 😂
Haha! Yup
Another amazing review, I have been following for months now, cheers from Canada. I did watch your review on the Triumph 900 awhile ago as well and know what a fan you were, but I want to put you on the spot Which one would you pick if it was your money? Back to triumph 900 or Ducati? Respect your opinion and thoughts. Take care
Thanks so much I appreciate it and really glad you enjoy the videos 👍 That is a very tricky one indeed! I would say the Triumph 900, I just prefer the looks and riding style
This seems like a fun bike, as you mentioned once or twice, I just don’t see the scrambler part of it, not a fan of the TFT-screen either. The Triumph Scrambler 900 is what I see when I close my eyes and imagine a scrambler. All that said though, it’s the only Ducati I could see myself owning. I would only swap these mirrors for simple old school circular ones.
Fun review! 😜
Cheers,
Lupo
Haha it is FUN! Yup may have said that too many times, ooops 😂 I agree, the Triumph is hard to beat, and much better looking bike.
However I was very surprised with how well the Ducati rode and makes you feel great.
Cheers
Very cool bike! In a world where Triumph didn't exist I may go for one, but you just can't beat Triumph when it comes to scramblers in my opinion lol
I do agree, however having ridden this Ducati it has opened my eyes a bit! They really are great fun
Triumph se fabrica en india , son más pesadas y con motores que simulan ser de aire pero no lo son .. me quedo con Ducati , más divertida , liviana , con más carácter y con un motor vieja escuela .
I would love to get your review on the CFMoto 450 sr
I will have to schedule a ride in 👍
Hi from Croatia. I can't decide between Ducati scrambler and Moto guzzi v7. I would like to hear you opinion
Thanks
I would personally go for the Guzzi V7! Close call though
I was all set to buy one of these the year they came out. But then I checked the servicing costs and immediately walked away! I believe Ducati have make good improvements to their servicing schedules 💰💰💰
Yup not a cheap brand to buy into! However I think it could be worth it
Hello, a Termi pipe is pretty expensive, do you think it sounds cool enough as is or too tame? Cheers
Tbh I think it is too tame. An aftermarket pipe really would bring it alive 👌
Thank you@@redangrevival
Really enjoyed your review. Fun and interresting to watch your videos. The bike itself is not for me. Me too big😂.
Thanks so much I appreciate that 👍 Fair enough, always nice to explore different options though
Thanks for the review. I'm a bit of a Ducati hater, due to them being very pricey for purchase and servicing, and not offering anything more than other brands, IMO. However, I see virtue in, almost, every 2 wheel, motorised vehicle. My worst nightmare would be to be stuck in the pub with the owner of the Ferrari from the golf club. As Kurtz said in Heart of Darkness: The Horror, the horror. Keep on riding safely.
👍 I can understand that for sure. I appreciate your respect for other riders, I think we all enjoy two wheels in different ways.
Cheers
How would you compare Ducati Scrambler Icon to Triumph Scrambler 900?
Ducati better handling and more nimble. More of a hypermotard feeling ride.
However the Triumph is more retro and relaxed. I prefer the Triumph!
@@redangrevivalThank you for reply - Much appreciated - The exhaust on the Triumph... Is heat an issue? I live in South Africa so that is my one serious concern at the moment.
@@vividtheory2142 Yes it does get hot!
Nothing comes close with the weight ,great for me who's getting on a bit!
👍 can’t beat a light weight bike
A FUN Bike 🙂
Was it? He barely mentioned it….
Haha absolutely 👍
It looks a bit like a funky grom and with that single disc front brake it’s a bit disappointing
I know what you mean, but actually the brakes are surprisingly good!
Mejor un buen freno brembo que no dos de mala calidad ..
“Half Scrambler, half super moto and half something else I’ve never ridden before….” So that’s 150% WTF then 😂🙈
Yes it is, technically thirds! Try to have a sense of humour
@@redangrevival 😂
I tried to count the word „fun“ but stopped around 100 or so… 😀
😂
Expensive for what it is. I have always been put off the Ducati Scrambler by reports of its unreliability. I really wanted the first model, but I didn't take the risk. I think the base model looked good in yellow, and it still does. The TFT doesn't suit it, though. It needs an offset round one.
I'd rather have an XSR700, but if I knew the Ducati would be reliable, I'd consider it. 1990 [Nick J]
Hi nick, yup Ducatis generally are expensive I guess! I think they are fairly reliable nowadays from what I hear.
Of course the XSR700 is extremely reliable 👍
Did Ducati asked you to mention that it's a fun motorcycle, when they handed it for a review?
Haha, they actually didn’t!
I thought it would be funny, if they did, and you went on delivering@@redangrevival
But was it a ‘fun’ bike? I couldn’t tell from your video. You really should have mentioned it.
rapid jerky editing for effect but asinine and annoying
Sorry you didn't like it