Styling changes, when viewed side-by-side with the previous model, really help to elevate the premium look of the 2019 Ducati Scrambler Icon.Ĭoatings on the engine are perhaps one of the most noticeable styling changes, next to the DRL. Whereas the previous Scrambler’s exhaust pipes were raw metal, the 2019 model has a more uniform look with a sandblasted finish. The exhaust headers have also undergone a new surface treatment. New wheels are quite similar to the outgoing model’s, however the 2019 Scrambler Icon’s have a two inch strip of machined surface on both the 18-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels’ spokes. The edges of the “X” are carried over into the headlight trim to further accentuate the accent. The headlight has also been stylized with the black X which has become a Scrambler branding signature of sorts. Starting from front to back, the ’19 model year Icon receives a new DRL (Daytime Running Light) which can be switched off at the press of a dedicated button on the right side switchgear. The 2019 Ducati Scrambler Icon has received some choice upgrades in the looks department. Follow me into the Land of Joy to see what changes were made to the 2019 Scrambler Icon. The Bologna-based manufacturer has made subtle aesthetic tweaks that elevate the look and feel of the 2019 Ducati Scrambler Icon while adding other crucial elements to make the Icon easier and safer to ride. For Ducati, the Scrambler stands for free-spirited attitude, positivity, and nonconformity while being open to other styles and cultures. It’s easy to brush off the Land of Joy marketing campaign as hipster fluff when seeing the displays and events in the States, but when listening to the idea behind the Scrambler described passionately and thoroughly by Ducati staffers from Bologna, the message is conveyed clearly and genuinely. It’s not all fun and games, but it is sometimes.Īt least that’s the message Ducati’s Land of Joy portrays. The 2019 Ducati Scrambler Icon and the Land of Joy harken back to a place in time where motorcycles were just fun, rules were more like guidelines, and nobody worked, they just surfed, had beach parties all day, and listened to music while using their bikes to connect the roads of their lifestyle. But sometimes riding a bike that’s not so extreme can be relieving and an absolute blast to scoot around on.Ģ018 Ducati Scrambler 1100 First Ride Review Like every other member of the staff here, I too get all hot under my leathers waiting for the latest technology to trickle down from MotoGP into production sportbikes or monstrous 1200-plus cc naked bikes that have enough torque to dislocate your arms. I’ve owned class-leading motorcycles with plenty of tech and performance for many years, but my time at has taught me how much fun middleweight bikes can be. Ryan Adams September 24, 2Ducati Scrambler Icon Editor Score: 88.25% Engine

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