2020 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled

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2020 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled (Ducati /)

Evocative of the machines that ruled the Southern California deserts in the ’60s and ’70s the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is geared for off road, so you can branch even further off the beaten path. With 19-inch front and 17-inch rear spoked wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires, an off-road riding mode, abundant suspension travel, a reinforced off-road frame, off-road-style footpegs, motocross-style handlebar, front and rear mud guards, and skid pan, there’s no hiding its off-road capability. Interested? You are most likely one who wants a little more dirt time, but one who also looks for the convenience of riding it from home to desert and back.

2020 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled (Ducati /)

2020 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Reviews, Comparisons, And Competition

2018 saw color updates, and in 2017 we found that “Power from that air-cooled mill still feels relatively soft, but the user-friendly delivery means you can break the rear loose with better control and confidence.”

Competition for the dirt-inclined Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled includes the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC and Scrambler 1200 XE ($14,000/$15,400).

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Updates For 2020

No major updates were announced, but the Desert Sled meets Euro 5 standards.

2020 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled (Ducati /)

2020 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Claimed Specifications

Price	$11,995
Engine	Air-cooled L-twin; 2 valves/cyl.
Displacement	803cc
Bore x Stroke	88.0 x 66.0mm
Horsepower	73.0 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque	49.0 lb.-ft. @ 5,750 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Seat Height	33.9 in.
Rake	24.0°
Trail	4.4 in.
Front Suspension	46mm inverted fork, fully adjustable; 7.9-in. travel
Rear Suspension	Preload and rebound adjustable; 4.9-in. travel
Front Tire	120/70R-19
Rear Tire	170/60R-17
Wheelbase	59.3 in.
Fuel Capacity	3.6 gal.
Wet Weight	461 lb.

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