2021 Ducati Scrambler 800 Desert Sled

Ducati Scrambler 800 Desert Sled

Make Model	Ducati Scrambler 800 Desert Sled
Year	2021
Engine	Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity	803 cc / 49.0 cub in
Bore x Stroke	88 x 66 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Exhaust	Stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, aluminium tail pipes
Emission	Euro5
Induction	Electronic fuel injection, 50 mm throttle body
Ignition	Marelli electronic
Starting	Electric
Max Power	73 hp / 53.6 kW @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque	66.2 Nm / 48.8 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
Clutch	Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain, front spocket 15, rear sprocket 46
Gear Ratio	1st 32/13 2nd 30/18 3rd 28/21 4th 26/23 5th 22/22 6th 24/26
Primary Drive	Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.85:1
Frame	Tubular steel trellis frame
Front Suspension	46mm Kayaba fully adjustable USD forks
Front Wheel Travel	200 mm / 7.9 in
Rear Suspension	Kayaba rear shock, pre-load and rebound adjustable. Aluminium double-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel Travel	200 mm / 7.9 in
Front Brakes	Single 330 mm disc, radial 4-piston calliper with
Rear Brakes	Single 245 mm disc, 1-piston floating calliper
ABS	Bosch Cornering ABS as standard equipment
Wheels	Spoked aluminium
Front Wheel	3.00 x 19
Rear Wheel	4.50 x 17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Rake	24°
Trail	112 mm / 4.4 in
Total steering lock	35°
Dashboard	LCD
Dimensions	Length 2200 mm / 86.6 in Height 1213 mm / 47.8 in Width 940 mm / 37.0 in
Wheelbase	1505 mm / 59.3 in
Seat Height	860 mm / 33.9 in – low seat 840 mm / 33.0 in available as accessory
Dry Weight	193 kg / 425.5 lbs
Wet Weight	209 kg / 460.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity	13.5 Litres / 3.57 US gal
Standard Equipment	Steel tank with interchangeable aluminium side panels, headlight with DRL by LED light-guide and interchangeable aluminium cover, LED rear light with diffusion-light, LED turn indicator, LCD instruments with gear and fuel level indications and interchangeable aluminium cover, under-seat storage compartment with USB socket, ABS cornering, machine-finished aluminium belt covers, black engine with brushed fins.
DESERT SLED equipment	Aluminium handlebar with cross-strut, front stem protectors, seat with specific design, high front mudguard, long rear mudguard and high plate support

The Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled changes its look with the adoption of the new “Sparking Blue” livery, enriched with red and white details on the fuel tank, mudguards and gold rims — a tribute to the Enduro bikes of the 80s. The new anti-slip lining for the seat, together with the 200mm fork travel and headlight mesh guard as standard underline its true off-road character.

For model year 2021, the bikes of the Ducati Scrambler brand become compliant with the EURO 5 norm that regulates the emission of pollutants.

The Desert Sled comes directly from the deserts and mountains of California and offers a fresh take on the off-road bikes of the ’60s and ’70s that made American history.

Desert Sleds were American-born bikes that appeared in Southern California and in Baja California, Mexico, in the ’60s and ’70s. These were road bikes with engine displacements of over 500 cm3, stripped of any non-essential accessories. Fitted with off-road tyres and spoked wheels, they were also given modified suspension systems and engine skid pans. In fact, it’s the engine skid pan – vital in shielding the bike from rocks, stones and the unforgiving desert terrain – that gave the Desert Sled its name.

Over the years these bikes became a motorcycle category in their own right: until their arrival, no comparable style had ever been seen.

The Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled faithfully revives that spirit – but without abandoning the unique Scrambler lifestyle values. Thanks to the dedicated red frame, swingarm, fork yokes and suspension, the spoked wheels (19″ at the front) and ground-breaking lines, this bike is simply perfect for those who want to get off the asphalt and take a less- beaten track. The off-road capability of the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is also evident in the type-approved headlight mesh guard, high mudguards (specially designed for this version) and, of course, the engine skid pan.

Thanks to a seat with a lining that maintains a height of 860 mm (a 20 mm lower version is available as an optional), adjustable Kayaba suspension (with 46 mm fork diameter) with 200 mm of travel and off-road style footpegs with removable rubber pads, this Scrambler also has a dedicated riding position. Passenger pegs – separated from the rider’s – are removable.

The Desert Sled also features an Off-Road Riding Mode that allows disengagement of the ABS.

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled wheels are of the spoked type with black rims, 19 inch at the front and 17 inch at the rear. They mount Pirelli SCORPION™ RALLY STR tyres, 120/70 R 19 M/C 60V M+S TL up front and 170/60 R 17 M/C 72V M+S TL at the rear. SCORPION™ RALLY STR tyres provide a unique combination of outstanding off-road and Enduro street performance.