2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER ICON
FIRST IMPRESSION
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•REAR SUSPENSION
"In the shock absorber, we
changed everything. The spring
and also the hydraulic function
of the shock. In the old model,
we were near the maximum
setting for preload. Now, you
can have more adjustment. The
spring is bigger, but it's also
softer than before. It's the best
compromise between good
handling and comfort."
•SEAT
"We changed the seat height to
make it eight millimeters higher.
This is because the seat is now
flat and doesn't have a step like
the old model. With this flat seat,
you can move around more on
the seat, and every different
person could use it. The material
inside is new and softer than
before. Also, the logo on the
back is stitched, not painted."
•MUFFLER
"The muffler is the same but we changed the heat shield
which has a new sandblasted finish. Before, this was a raw
surface. The raw surface is good because it's aggressive,
but you can see the spots of the weld. With the new
surface, you remove this kind of aesthetic problem."
•CORNERING ABS
"Cornering ABS uses a hidden
sensor near to the middle of
the motorbike. It is the same
that is used on the Panigale
V4. We think this is a necessary
improvement for your safety
and every kind of Ducati now
has this kind of ABS cornering."
What's
Been De?
Designer Antonio Zambi walks
us through the changes made
to the 2019 Scrambler Icon
and why.
