Ducati Scramble 1100 Tribute PRO goes official in India
What's the story
Italian automaker Ducati has launched a special edition of the Scrambler 1100, the Tribute PRO, in India. It is priced at Rs. 12.89 lakh.
The bike has a retro design featuring a painted fuel tank with an old-school Ducati logo, a brown seat, and black wire-spoked wheels.
Pre-bookings for the two-wheeler had begun at the start of the year.
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Why does this story matter?
Ducati unveiled the Scrambler 1100 Tribute PRO to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the air-cooled twin-cylinder engine on a Ducati, which was first seen in 1971 on the 750 GT.
The Tribute PRO is a perfect motorcycle for those who love modern classic bikes and fans of motorcycle history. It's the history and essence of Ducati presented in a modern form.
Design
The bike sports a Giallo Ocra livery
The Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute PRO features a unique "Giallo Ocra" livery, a black frame and subframe, a brown seat, a muscular fuel tank, the 1970s Ducati logo designed by Giugiaro, round rear-view mirrors, black wire-spoked wheels, and twin exhausts.
It has an all-LED lighting system, a dual-element LCD instrument cluster, and a USB socket under the seat for mobile phone charging.
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An 86hp, 1,079cc mill powers the motorcycle
The Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute PRO is powered by a 1,079cc, air-cooled, L-twin engine with a desmodromic distribution that churns out a maximum power of 86hp at 7,500rpm and a peak torque of 88Nm at 4,750rpm. It is linked to a 6-speed gearbox.
Safety
It has Bosch Cornering ABS
To ensure rider's safety, the Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute PRO is equipped with disc brakes on both wheels along with Bosch cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), and ride-by-wire throttle. It also has three riding modes: Active, Journey, and City.
Suspension duties are handled by 45mm inverted forks on the front and a Kayaba-sourced mono-shock unit with a double-sided swingarm on the rear.
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Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute PRO: Pricing and availability
The Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute PRO is priced at Rs. 12.89 lakh in India. The bike carries a significant premium over the standard Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro model, which carries a price-tag of Rs. 10.99 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).