2022 Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard - Guangzhou Gears Inc.

The Urban Motard is Ducati's newest street-oriented 'City Rebel'

Ducati adds to its already expansive Scrambler lineup with the MY2022 Urban Motard. Built with younger riders in mind, the Urban Motard delivers tractable power from its 803 cc engine for capable urban riding, and can even be set up to meet A2 requirements for riders on the tiered license program. LED lighting boosts safety right along with cornering-style ABS that comes with the stock equipment package. Sporty paint completes the package with number plates for a bit of a race-tastic finish.

Ducati stuffed in one of its air-cooled L-Twin engines to deliver the goods. This mill runs a drastically oversquare layout with an 88 mm bore and 66 mm stroke for an 803 cc total displacement and medium-hot 11-to-1 compression ratio that should tolerate mid-grade well enough.

The heads are relatively simple with only two poppets per cylinder, but the factory makes up for it with its signature Desmodromic valvetrain. Instead of the usual pull-closed valve spring, this mill uses a pull-closed camshaft that provides positive closure of the poppets. The system eliminates the dangerous harmonic valve float that can occur at high RPMs with the old-school springs.

The Desmo system used to be a high-maintenance item, but the factory has tuned it over the years to have a reasonable service life of 7,500 miles As a result, you can perform it right along with the regular oil change and vehicle maintenance schedule.

The exhaust system sports a catalytic converter with a pair of Lambda probes that feed data to the engine control system to meet its Euro 5 emissions rating obligations. A 50 mm throttle body feeds the plant with electronic fuel injection to further tighten control over the emissions output.

Power flows through a slipper-type clutch that adds some anti-hop protection for the rear wheel, then through the six-speed gearbox before heading to the rear wheel via chain drive. The factory lists horsepower output at 8,250 rpm with 73 ponies on tap while the 48.8 pound-feet of torque fills in at 5,750 rpm. The Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard's top speed is 100 mph (161 km/h).

Engine & Drievtrain

Engine:

L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled

Displacement:

803 cc

Bore x Stroke:

88 mm x 66 mm

Compression ratio:

11:1

Power:

73 hp (53.6 kW) @ 8,250 rpm

Torque:

48.8 lb-ft (66.2 Nm) @ 5,750 rpm

Fuel injection:

Electronic fuel injection, 50 mm throttle body

Exhaust:

Stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, aluminum tail pipes

Gearbox:

6 speed

Primary drive:

Straight cut gears, Ratio 1,85:1

Ratio:

1=32/13 2=30/18 3=28/21 4=26/23 5=22/22 6=24/26

Final drive:

Chain, front spocket 15, rear sprocket 46

Clutch:

Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch

While the Scrambler moniker usually implies some level of dual-surface capability, the Urban Motard is an exception to that rule. Unlike many of the Scamblers in the Land of Joy, the Urban Motard comes set up specifically for the urban jungle.

A high-mount front mudguard rides right up under the tripleclamp with plenty of clearance over the wheel to accommodate the long suspension stroke. The mudguard needs no support from below, but the exposed inner fork tubes of the usd front forks still needs protection from road grime. It rocks a couple of guards that mount to the fork feet and double as spoilers for same.

Sure, laced wheels are generally favored by dirt riders and suggests at some rough-terrain capability. Not in this case, however. Just think of them as old-school instead of off-road.

In keeping with its Scrambler-tastic roots, the Urban Motard runs a single round headlight with a DRL ring, blinkers growing from its sides, and high-visibility LED tech all around. A classic teardrop tank defines the flyline ahead of the bench-style seat and chopped-down rear fender. Under the seat is a small storage compartment complete with a USB port so you can charge your mobile device at your leisure.

The taillight and rear blinker ride at the tip of the tail, but much of the actual fling containment falls to the front and rear huggers. The license plate mounts to the rear hugger to keep that rear end looking clean, yet racey. Of course, the blank white numberplates on the flanks just add even more to that vibe.

Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard Specs

Dry weight:

397 lb (180 kg)

Curb weight:

432 lb (196 kg)

Seat height:

31.7 in (805 mm)

Wheelbase:

56.5 in (1,436 mm)

Fuel tank capacity:

3,57 gallons (13.5 l)

Consumption:

45.2 MPG (5.2 l/100 km)

Number of seats:

Dual seat

Tubular-steel members on the Urban Motard make up the Trellis-type frame. There is a gull-wing swingarm out back and stressed-engine arrangement to complete the structure.

A steep 24-degree rake angle and dead short 3.7 inches of trail over a 56.5-inch wheelbase makes the Urban Motard very agile, perhaps even to a fault. This sort of setup is a trade off that leaves it feeling a bit tender in a crosswind.

The 432-pound wet weight contributes to the Urban Motard's flickable nature and eagerness in the curves. Kayaba supports both ends with 41 mm usd forks up front ahead of a preload-adjustable monoshock and a generous 5.9 inches of travel that'll soak up plenty of abuse from your local urban jungle.

The 17-inch laced wheels come with bright spokes and blackout rims to round out the rolling chassis. They come lined with Pirelli's Diablo Rosso III rubber in a 120/70 and 180/55 on the front and rear respectively. Some might see the "Z" speed rating as a bit of overkill on a bike that will only do 100 MPH. At least you can rest assured that the tires are not the weakest link in the system, and that they can handle everything the 803 cc mill can dish out.

When it's time to haul things down, a single, four-bore caliper bites a huge, 330 mm front brake disc taking care of the front. Out back, a single-pot anchor and 245 mm disc keep your rear end where it belongs, behind you.

Bosch supplies the stock ABS feature. To get a leg up on the competition, Ducati made it the corner-sensitive sort of anti-locks which is a relative rarity on transitional bikes like this.

Chassis & Suspension

Frame:

Tubular steel Trellis frame

Front suspension/ Travel:

Upside down Kayaba 41 mm fork/ 5.9 in (150 mm)

Rear Suspension/ Travel:

Kayaba rear shock, pre-load adjustable/ 5.9 in (150 mm)

Rake:

24°

Trail:

94 mm (3,7 in)

Front Wheel:

Spoked aluminum wheel 3.5’’ x 17’’

Rear Wheel:

Spoked aluminum wheel 5,50" x 17"

Front tire:

Pirelli Diablo Rosso III - 120/70-ZR17

Rear tire:

Pirelli Diablo Rosso III - 180/55-ZR17

Front brake:

330 mm disc, radial four-piston caliper with Bosch Cornering ABS

Rear brake:

245 mm disc, one-piston floating caliper with Bosch Cornering ABS

Ducati debuts its Scrambler Urban Motard with a starting MSRP of $11,695. The paint job is edgy and exciting with its Star White Silk base coat, Ducati GP '19 Red trim, and black graffiti-style stencil on the fuel tank. If you're looking for a Scrambler Urban Motard for sale, they hit the U.S. And Canadian dealers in April 2022.

Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard Pricing and Equipment

Instrumentation:

LCD

Standard equipment:

Steel tank with interchangeable aluminum side panels, headlight with DRL by LED light-guide and interchangeable aluminum cover, LED rear light with diffusion-light, LED turn indicator, LCD instruments with gear and fuel level indications and interchangeable aluminum cover, under-seat storage compartment with USB socket, ABS cornering, machine-finished aluminum belt covers, black engine with brushed fins

Urban Motard equipment:

low variable section aluminum handlebar, custom flat seat, high front mudguard, 17" spoked wheels, Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires, side number plates, custom graphics on tank and side panels

Warranty:

24 months unlimited mileage

Color:

Star White Silk

Price:

$11,695

At first I was tempted to grab a Sportster, since that is the rough equivalent from a U.S. manufacturer, but decided that one scrambler deserves another, so I grabbed the new Street Scrambler from British giant Triumph Motorcycles.

Right off the bat, the Trumpet carries itself with more off-road flavor in its appearance than the Duc, but the factory assures us it's every inch a street machine. Laced wheels and liberal blackout are both constants across the board, but the bellows gaiters and rwu stems join with a shotgun exhaust to reinforce the off-road look.

The classic points are all represented with cut-down fenders, teardrop fuel tanks, and a single round headlight, so there's little to choose between the look of these two. The Triumph can be had in an A2-compliant configuration, just like its counterpart, though U.S. riders can go straight to the full output with no issues.

Triumph gets a slight lead in the electronics with switchable traction control and a trio of Riding Modes to leave the Duc behind. A 900 cc engine drives the Street Scrambler, but Triumph fails to convert that advantage to power as it puts out 64.1 ponies against the Urban Motard's 73 horsepower. Pricing starts at $11,295 for the black-on-black paint but jumps to $11,795 for the two-tone package to bracket the Duc.

"If the original scramblers were modified standard/UJM platforms, and this is a street-only scrambler, does that make this the new non-Japanese Standard? But seriously, I'm liking this bike. I feel like most of the Scrambler crowd are really just urban riders anyway, and this bike is set up nicely for that kind of work."

My wife and fellow motorcycle writer, Allyn Hinton, says, "This is a very street-oriented Scrambler and a step up from the Nightshift model Ducati released in 2021. This is the version we've been waiting for with street-bias tires on 17-inch wheels and suspension firmed up more for the pavement. It's a nice road machine. The Urban Motard is a cross between the Hypermotard and the Nightshift and maybe with a little Desert Sled thrown in, so if any of those fell just a little short on expectations for you, the Urban Motard might be your Huckleberry."