Since its launch in 2015, the Ducati Scrambler has been a convincing success for the Italian marque. When it went on sale the Scrambler got here in 7 completely different types, all powered by an 803cc v-twin mounted in an iconic Ducati trellis body. Since then the vary has seen a number of revisions with the most recent ‘Subsequent-Gen Freedom Scrambler’ boasting a raft of efficiency and tech updates.
Over the previous 14 years of manufacturing, Ducati has additionally supplied punters a number of Scrambler mannequin variants. These embody bikes with differing engine capacities such because the “newbie bike” Sixty2 Scrambler and bigger, higher performance 1100cc models. Together with extra dirt-oriented fashions within the type of the Desert Sled and the Desert X concept which went on to change into a stand-alone mannequin outdoors of the Scrambler household.
One of the vital sudden additions to the Scrambler vary was the introduction of the relatively confusingly named Scrambler Cafe Racer. First showing in 2017 in John Participant-esque black and gold livery, it obtained a blue and silver theme facelift in 2019. Sadly, Ducati ended its manufacturing in 2020 leaving their trendy retro vary missing something resembling a restaurant racer; however all that may very well be about to alter.
This weekend Ducati lifted the covers off one more 2 Scrambler-based ideas on the 2024 Bike Shed Moto Present in London. They’re the pared-back bare RR24I, which has a glance that Ducati says was influenced by post-apocalyptic cinema, and the CR24I which teases the return of a restaurant racer-themed mannequin to the Scrambler vary.
Though the resemblance is difficult to choose, the CR24I is supposedly a pure evolution of the earlier Scrambler Cafe Racer mannequin. In keeping with Ducati, the CR24I idea was designed within the purest cafe racer fashion, and, “Its line is impressed by the bikes that made the legend of British venues within the 60s, the place fanatics challenged one another to finish a lap of the block within the time of a report performed on the jukebox.” That’s a narrative we’ve heard many advertising and marketing departments regurgitate to attract a connection between indisputably trendy bikes and cafe racer historical past. As tacky as which may be, we’re completely happy to fall for it.
If it really goes into manufacturing, the CR24I would be the first faired mannequin to bear the Scrambler title. And fortunately, this isn’t just a few bikini fairing held on a inventory Scrambler entrance finish. For this cafe racer idea, Ducati has developed all-new bodywork harking back to the Pantah and the 750 SS. Sporting angular strains, the neo-retro fairing kinds a single development with the gas tank itself. Openings within the entrance finish direct air via channels on the edges of the tank and should operate as a ram-air system for the engine’s consumption.
The remainder of the CR24I bodywork consists of discrete facet panels and a seat with room sufficient for one. A detachable ‘biposto’ wasp tail cowl that’s devoid of any litter dominates the rear finish. It’s stored clear due to a wheel hugger that holds the license plate and rear flip indicators.
Different cafe racer-influenced design additions to the CR24I come within the type of clip-on handlebars, bar finish mirrors, rearward-mounted foot controls, and matching diameter 17-inch forged wheels. For a clear end, the most recent Scrambler TFT sprint has been relocated to take a seat beneath the windscreen.
As for the colour, Ducati has returned to a black and gold theme for this Scrambler cafe racer. This time nevertheless gold dominates the palette and there are a couple of purple pinstripes and white pace blocks to interrupt issues up.
The CR24I will undoubtedly additionally characteristic the entire newest Scrambler part updates. These embody the brand new Desmodue engine which includes a smoother and extra compact clutch. A revised ride-by-wire throttle, the most recent traction management and ABS techniques, complete LED lighting, completely different experience modes, and an non-obligatory fast shifter. Better of all this is available in a package deal that’s 4 kg lighter than the earlier fashions which guarantees to make it much more fulfilling to experience.
Let’s not get too excited although. Ideas like this typically don’t go into manufacturing, however seeing as the present Scrambler lineup lacks selection, a mannequin like this might actually assist to draw new prospects to the Scrambler way of life.
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