Ducati·Scrambler·803cc·A2 · 47ch

Scrambler 800

↘ Evolution history · 2015 → present
12
Years of production
3
Generations
803
current cc
73
Horsepower
11
Vintages

The Scrambler by Ducati. 803cc 73hp air-cooled L-twin, neo-retro looks, Ducati's best-seller in Europe.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 3 · 2023 — present
DEEP OVERHAUL

80% of the bike redesigned: new lightened trellis frame, central shock, ride-by-wire, 4-level DTC, cornering ABS, 4.3" TFT, full LED, optional quickshifter — 4 kg lighter (185 kg). Icon from €10,990.

2026
AAesthetics
Nightshift in emerald green (dropping midnight blue) — inspired by 1970s vehicle colour schemes
Minor
2025
AAesthetics
Icon Dark and Full Throttle in full matt black livery — committed darkside aesthetic
Minor
2024
AAesthetics
New Icon + Icon Dark colours — cosmetic updates only
Minor
2023
CFrame
New lightweight trellis frame + centrally-positioned shock — 185 kg (−4 kg vs Gen 2)
Major
MEngine
Ride-by-wire + 2 riding modes (Road/Rain) — 73hp / 65Nm, Euro 5
Major
EElectronics
4-level DTC + Bosch cornering ABS + 4.3" colour TFT
Major
AAesthetics
Full LED standard — X-signature headlight + LED indicators. Interchangeable upper tank panel
Medium
Buyer radar
2026

Emerald green Nightshift — cosmetic only. Very good resale value across all Gen 3 models.

GOOD PICK
2025

Full matt black + complete Gen 3 spec. Best price-to-spec in European neo-retro segment.

GOOD PICK
2023

Deep overhaul — ride-by-wire, DTC, TFT, −4 kg. The definitive Scrambler at €10,990.

TOP BUY
Gen 2 · 2019 — 2022
MATURITY

Major technical update: Bosch cornering ABS and hydraulic clutch in 2019 (Euro 4, power revised to 73hp). Nightshift launched in 2020 — flat bars, wire-spoke wheels, distinctive under-seat side panels.

2022
AAesthetics
10° Anniversario + Rizoma Edition (Öhlins suspension, forged wheels, exclusive Rizoma components)
Minor
2020
AAesthetics
Nightshift: flat handlebars, wire-spoke wheels, under-seat side panels — distinctive urban flat-tracker look
Medium
2019
MEngine
803cc revised — 73hp / 65Nm, Euro 4
Medium
SSafety
Bosch cornering ABS + hydraulic slipper clutch — major quality upgrade
Major
Buyer radar
2020

Nightshift + cornering ABS — the most accomplished Scrambler before Gen 3. €5,500–7,500 used.

GOOD PICK
2019

Cornering ABS + hydraulic clutch — significant quality leap over Gen 1. Top used value pick.

GOOD PICK
Gen 1 · 2015 — 2018
BIRTH

Ducati revives the 1970s Scrambler name with the 803cc Desmodue L-twin from the Monster 796 — 75hp, 4 variants at launch (Icon, Full Throttle, Classic, Urban Enduro). Instant success and Ducati's top seller from 2015.

2018
MEngine
Scrambler 1100 launched alongside (1,079cc Monster 1100 EVO engine, 86–95hp by variant) — Scrambler range extended upward
Minor
2017
AAesthetics
Three new variants: Urban Motard, Café Racer (clip-ons), Desert Sled (high fender, semi-trail tyres)
Medium
2016
AAesthetics
Scrambler Sixty2 launched alongside (399cc, 41hp) — natively A2-legal entry point
Minor
2015
MEngine
Desmodue 803cc — 75hp / 69Nm, air-cooled, Euro 3
Major
CFrame
Tubular steel trellis frame — 790mm seat, 18"/17" wheels, 189kg
Major
SSafety
Dual-channel Bosch ABS standard — official Ducati A2 kit available (35kW / 47hp)
Major
Buyer radar
2017

3 new variants + Bosch ABS — the most complete Gen 1. Good used buys at €4,500–5,500.

GOOD PICK
2015

Launch year — instant icon. Check timing belt and valve clearances.

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