Realizing the positive influence of custom motorcycles on a brand and model image and sales, most manufacturers now organize dealer build-off contests. The Scrambler is the most successful launch in many years for Italian Ducati. The original Scrambler was produced for the American market between 1962 until 1974, in versions between 250 and 450cc. The modern Scrambler, in 6 versions from 399cc to 803cc, is a great platform for customization and the custom featured here by Untitled Motorcycles (San Francisco & London) is a great example.
The modern Scrambler was stripped down to its trellis like frame then rebuilt getting rid of all plastic panels for a total of 85lbs weight loss. The shop created a gas tank with angular lines to match those of the frame. Rear section is a simple extension of this tank. Factory Scrambler wheels were replaced with the 17” model found on the Ducati Monster. The narrow LED headlight and the belly pan are housed in the same brushed aluminum mesh.Paint color is the same “rosso cross” neon orange color used by Ducati on its race bikes. “Kids” will love its simplicity.
Hard to imagine any Ducati loosing 85 lbs, but this is a clean spartan look…almost make a super-motard.
It’s very difficult to make a modern fuel injected bike look that clean! I like it a lot
That red scooter looks good…..Naked is nice….
But the older bevel-drive Super Sport motors were so much better looking.
The “Panta” motors always looks a bit Cheesy in comparison.
And putting the rubber-band out there in the wind doesn’t help matters much.
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G.R.E.A.T.
Minus 85 lbs from what is already one of lightest in its class – take note MoCo, it is possible, OBESITY CAN BE BEATEN…
Brilliant effort.
Wow, never thought Ducati would stoop to stealing the design for a Buell. Someone call Eric, he may have a lawsuit to file.