Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Exterior Details

The Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is based on its Icon variant. However, it gets a significant list of changes over the street model. Most noticeably, the bike gets dual-sport tyres and taller suspension components. The bike also gets wire-spoked wheels to keep up with its off-road avatar. For its latest BS6 variant, the Desert Sled gets equipped with a new seat and a mesh headlight grille. The bike also gets a new paint scheme.

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Engine & Transmission

Powering the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is the same 803cc, air-cooled Desmodromic L-Twin engine putting down 73PS at 8250rpm and 66.2 Nm of peak torque at 5750rpm, as is in the base, road-going Scrambler variant. This engine is supported by a six-speed manual transmission.

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Handling

For handling duties, the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled varies from its siblings. The Desert Sled gets 46mm Kayaba USD suspension on the front with additional travel, giving it a taller stance. On the rear, the bike hits the trails on a preload-adjustable Kayaba mono-shock suspension. Stopping power is provided by a 330mm single disc at the front and a 245mm single rotor at the rear. The bike gets cornering ABS for safety.  

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Features

The Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled gets features appropriate to its off-road sensibilities and then some. New changes on the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled include a mesh headlight grille and golden rims. The Desert Sled gets a 19- inch front rim to keep up with its off-road purposes. Other differences in the off-road spec Scrambler includes an off-road style front fender, cross-section handlebars, and Pirelli Scorpion Rally dual-purpose tyres. The bike also gets a TFT display compatible with Ducati's optional Multimedia System.

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Price & Variants 

The Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled gets only a standard variant priced at ₹10.89 lakhs (Ex-Showroom). The bike gets a new colour scheme called Sparkling Blue. The Scrambler Desert Sled also got a limited edition Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Fasthouse variant priced at ₹10.99 lakhs (Ex-Showroom). However, the limited allocations for India out of the 800 worldwide have already sold out. For more information on the 2021 BS6 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled in India, its on-road price and more, check out autoX's price section.