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Paper Fight: Ducati Icon Vs Full Throttle Vs Cafe Racer Vs Desert Sled

Ducati had recently launched their all-new Scrambler range in India. The new Ducati Scrambler range includes the Icon, Full Throttle, Cafe Racer and Desert Sled, and are priced at Rs 7.89 Lakhs, Rs 8.92 Lakhs, Rs 9.78 Lakhs and Rs 9.93 Lakhs (ex-Showroom, India) respectively. This renewed series is specially built for more fun, comfort and safety. The bikes in this range have a lot in common like the same engines, same transmissions and same features, but they have a few distinguished specifications too. Let’s have a look at how these Scramblers are different from each other:

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Dimensions and Design

The Scrambler Icon is a classic Scrambler made specifically for style and comfort. The Icon and Full Throttle, both share the same dimensions and are 2100 mm in length, 855 mm in width and 1150 mm in height. However, the Desert Sled which is more off-road focused has a higher ride height and a tough look for difficult terrains and is 2200 mm in length, 940 mm in width and 1213 mm in height. The Cafe Racer gets lowered handlebars and a retro-racing look and is 2090 mm in length, 875 mm in width, and 1066 mm in height.

Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat Height
Icon 2100 mm 855 mm 1150 mm 1445 mm 798 mm
Desert Sled 2200 mm 940 mm 1213 mm 1505 mm 860 mm
Full Throttle 2100 mm 855 mm 1150 mm 1445 mm 798 mm
Cafe Racer 2090 mm 875 mm 1066 mm 1436 mm 805 mm

Scrambler Ducati Desert Sled rear view

Chassis

Although the bikes in this range have many mechanical similarities, the main differences are in some components. The Icon and Full Throttle share an identical chassis and get a 41mm USD front fork and a rear monoshock. However, the Desert Sled gets a 46 mm USD front fork and a rear monoshock with a double-sided swingarm. The Cafe Racer gets the same chassis as the Icon and Full Throttle but is equipped with Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 Racing tyres and a set of aluminium spoke rims which are shared with the Desert Sled too.

Front Suspension Front Tyre Rear Suspension Rear Tyre Rims
Icon 41 mm USD Fork Pirelli MT R18 MonoShock Pirelli MT R17 10-Spoke Alloys
Desert Sled 46 mm USD Fork Pirelli Scorpion R19 MonoShock with Double-Sided swing-arm Pirelli Scorpion R17 Aluminium Spokes
Full Throttle 41 mm USD Fork Pirelli MT R18 MonoShock Pirelli MT R17 10-Spoke Alloys
Cafe Racer 41 mm USD Fork Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 R17 MonoShock Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 R17 Aluminium Spokes

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Price

The 2019 Ducati Scrambler range has been priced between Rs 7.89 lakh to Rs 9.93 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The Icon is priced at Rs. 7.89 lakhs, the Full Throttle is priced at Rs. 8.92 lakhs, the Cafe Racer is priced at Rs.9.78 lakhs and the Desert Sled is priced at Rs.9.93 lakhs.

Price (Ex-showroom, Mumbai)
Icon Rs 7.89 lakhs
Desert Sled Rs 9.93 lakhs
Full Throttle Rs 8.92 lakhs
Cafe Racer Rs 9.78 lakhs
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