Ducati Scrambler 400 spotted testing
Ducati had announced earlier that it would be launching nine new motorcycles at the 2015 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy later this month. Out of the new set of motorcycles heading our way is the rumoured low displacement Ducati Scrambler motorcycle. According to Italian website Motociclismo they have spotted the new Scrambler 400 undergoing testing. From the spy picture posted, it is difficult to say whether the new motorcycle is the 400cc variant. But the Ducati Scrambler 400 is equipped with telescopic front forks instead of upside front forks. The telescopic front forks are cheaper than the USD forks and this is kind of an indication that the above motorcycle is the Scrambler 400 given the fact that it will be cheaper.
Powering the motorcycle will be a 400cc displacement, air-cooled twin-cylinder motor churning around 40PS of power. The motor is likely to be mated to a 6-speed gearbox while slipper clutch will most likely be given a miss. The frame for the motorcycle has been carried forwarded from the higher-displacement Ducati Scrambler. Braking will be done by disc brakes at both the ends and whether ABS will be offered remains questionable. The main objective of the Ducati Scrambler 400 is to tap into the A2 licensing structure found in the European region. The Ducati Scrambler will be the cheapest offering from the Italian manufacturer and more details on the bike will be given at the 2015 EICMA motorcycle show where the bike will be revealed. We will be at the 2015 EICMA motorcycle show, watch this space for more updates.
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