The 2017 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Will Exceed Your Expectations

Developed for the street, the 803cc twin-cylinder engine feels slightly out of place in really technical dirt riding. It's still a very user-friendly powerplant though and good enough for steer-with-the-rear action on hard-packed dirt.

Engine

Type	L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled
Displacement	803 cc
Power	55 kW (75 hp) @ 8,250 rpm
Torque	68 Nm (50 lb-ft) @ 5,750 rpm
Fuel Delivery	Electronic fuel injection, 50 mm throttle body

Transmission

Gearbox	Electronic fuel injection, 50 mm throttle body
Clutch	APTC wet multiplate with mechanical control

Chassis

Frame	Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front Suspension	46mm fully adjustable usd forks
Front Tire	Pirelli SCORPIONTM RALLY STR 120/70 R19
Rear Suspension	Kayaba rear shock, pre-load and rebound adjustable. Aluminium double-sided swingarm
Rear Tire	Pirelli SCORPION™ RALLY STR 170/60 R17
Front Brake	330 mm disc, radial 4-piston calliper with ABS as standard equipment
Rear Brake	245 mm disc, 1-piston floating calliper with ABS as standard equipment

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight	191 kg (421 lb)
Wet Weight	207 kg (456 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 L - 3.57 gallons (US)

Warranty and Maintenance

Warranty	24 months unlimited mileage 12,000 km (7.500 m)
Maintenance Service Intervals	12 months 12,000 km (7.500 m)
Valve Clearance Check