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which will make the more experienced riders happy.
The 1100 is the first Scrambler to feature Corner-
ing ABS, utilizing Bosch's Inertial Measurement Unit
(IMU). ABS has already become increasingly com-
mon in new motorcycles, a safety feature mandatory
in Europe for all new bikes above 125cc. But corner-
ing ABS is still an advanced feature generally re-
served for the higher end models, so it's nice to see
it used here in the Scrambler 1100. An added bonus,
which uses the IMU, is self-canceling turn signals;
another new feature for the Scrambler lineup.
The Scrambler 1100 comes in four different color
ways: the standard is available in '62 Yellow and
Shining Black, for $12,995; the 1100 Special is avail-
able in Custom Grey, and is offered at $14,295; and
the 1100 Sport, available in Viper Black, is priced at
$14,995. Bikes should hit dealer showroom floors
on Star Wars Day (May the 4th). CN
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 1100
($12,995)
ENGINE: ........L-Twin, Desmodromic valve
distribution, four-valve, air-cooled
DISPLACEMENT: ............................. 1079cc
BORE X STROKE: ....................98 x 71mm
COMPRESSION RATIO: ..........................11:1
POWER: ...................... 86 hp @ 7500 rpm
TORQUE: ................... 65 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
CLUTCH: ........................... Wet multi-plate
TRANSMISSION: ............................6-speed
CHASSIS: .........Tubular steel trellis frame
FRONT SUSPENSION: ... 45mm Marzocchi
inverted fork, fully adjustable
REAR SUSPENSION: Kayaba monoshock,
preload, rebound adjustable
FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL: ....................5.9 in.
REAR WHEEL TRAVEL: ......................5.9 in.
FRONT BRAKE: ........... Dual 320mm semi-
floating discs, radially mounted Brembo
monobloc M4.32 four-piston calipers;
Bosch cornering ABS as standard
REAR BRAKE: ........................245mm disc,
single-piston floating caliper with Bosch
cornering ABS as standard
FRONT TIRE: ....Pirelli MT 60 RS 120/80 ZR18
REAR TIRE: .. Pirelli MT 60 RS 180/55 ZR17
RAKE: .................................................. 24.5°
WHEELBASE: .................................. 59.6 in.
SEAT HEIGHT: .................................31.9 in.
FUEL CAPACITY: .......................... 3.96 gal.
WEIGHT (WET, CLAIMED):............ 454 lbs.
You'd be hard pressed to find
a need for wide-open throttle on
this big Scrambler.
