[jerrys]

Sat on the press release bike at Fraser Ducati Sydney yesterday which they don't have the keys for yet. And wondered if any other state had one yet to ride?. Seemed much lighter than my Triumph.

My Scrambler order is 8 weeks away , and was told the first shipment is due end of March.

 

[Mixup]

Sat on the press release bike at Fraser Ducati Sydney yesterday which they don't have the keys for yet. And wondered if any other state had one yet to ride?. Seemed much lighter than my Triumph.

My Scrambler order is 8 weeks away , and was told the first shipment is due end of March.

Hi Jerry, was that Fraser CBD or Parramatta as I am over in a couple of weeks and wanted to see it they had any more stock parts on the shelves than in the UK.

My Classic is due for delivery in March some time likly when i am over there.

Will

 

[jerrys]

Fraser's Concord (Parr Road) - didn't discuss parts, but from the discussion that when the first arrival is.

 

[Smifff]

Deliveries

Has anyone in Aus got one yet?


I'm picking mine up tomorrow in Brisbane, apparently there will be three delivered, including mine, tomorrow.

 

[Nillus]

I'm picking mine up tomorrow in Brisbane, apparently there will be three delivered, including mine, tomorrow.

Well, you lucky bloke !
There's a Land of Joy (whatever that means) invitation event next week in Bondi for the arrival of the scrambler in Sydney. Apparently they don't know Brissie will be first!
I hope I wont look out of place in the Land of Joy...being 53 years old, I might be outnumbered by the hipster crowd that the bike is aimed at.

 

[Jerry Winder]

I hope I wont look out of place in the Land of Joy...being 53 years old, I might be outnumbered by the hipster crowd that the bike is aimed at.

Don't worry Nillus, if Oz is anything like what appears to be happening everywhere else you'll be in the majority mate

Jerry

 

[PureEntropy]

Has anyone in Aus got one yet?


I'm picking mine up tomorrow in Brisbane, apparently there will be three delivered, including mine, tomorrow.

Can it be real? Surely not a bike in Oz?

My dealer still it seems cannot get any news from Ducati. A first bike in Oz would be a good start.

 

[PureEntropy]

I hope I wont look out of place in the Land of Joy...being 53 years old, I might be outnumbered by the hipster crowd that the bike is aimed at.

See the 'Old Farts' thread. I'd say you're right in the sweet spot

 

[jerrys]

Awesome, make sure you post pic's >> might be the first person in Oz!! Cheers J

 

[jerrys]

Well, you lucky bloke !
There's a Land of Joy (whatever that means) invitation event next week in Bondi for the arrival of the scrambler in Sydney. Apparently they don't know Brissie will be first!
I hope I wont look out of place in the Land of Joy...being 53 years old, I might be outnumbered by the hipster crowd that the bike is aimed at.

I am 51 so Old Farts Unite >> do you have the date / time for the event?

 

[jerrys]

I am 51 so Old Farts Unite >> do you have the date / time for the event?

Forget this, got an invite from Ducati just now, details below...

 

[Doc59]

Has anyone in Aus got one yet?


I'm picking mine up tomorrow in Brisbane, apparently there will be three delivered, including mine, tomorrow.

Good for you, read this and rang Gold Coast Ducati today, sounds like I can pick mine up on Thursday.

Did you end up getting a red icon Smifff?

 

[Smifff]

More detail to come,


picked it up this afternoon, 5 ish, done about 50 k's through peak hour traffic then around home.


There's still two sitting at the Dealership to be picked up tomorrow, apparently I am the first in SEQ to pick one up.


Got a yellow one, it was a cancelled order and available.

 

[Feli]

More detail to come,


picked it up this afternoon, 5 ish, done about 50 k's through peak hour traffic then around home.


There's still two sitting at the Dealership to be picked up tomorrow, apparently I am the first in SEQ to pick one up.


Got a yellow one, it was a cancelled order and available.

Congrats! Do you like it?

So after all this build up, they're delivering only 3 bikes?

 

[Smifff]

Ok, I have a bit more time, to add some context I've been riding a Triumph Thunderbird for the last five years, prior to this pretty much 40 years on dirt bikes, motocross and enduro.

Dealership worked hard to make the purchase special, that was good.

Bike is light, very light, feels good.
Adjustable brake lever, fixed clutch lever.
The single gauge is more effective than I thought.
I'm 6', bike is very comfortable, the size is not an issue for me. General layout is very comfortable, feels natural. Easy sitting easy standing.
Moving off, strong bottom end, easy to get off the mark, clutch is easy with plenty of feel, shift is positive and quick. I got one false neutral sixth to fifth, I'd call it my fault for not being positive enough.
In the Clem 7 tunnel I'm looking for another gear, bike is low geared, not uncomfortable but lower than I'm used to.
Running it through the gears it's strong, great engine.

All up, pretty impressive.

Other observations,
I have size 11 (12 US) feet, shifter feels too short and a bit too low, I'll look into what I can do about it, after 50 k's I'd gotten used to it but not ideal.
Still on the feet, my right heel was at times touching the pipe and in traffic, touching or not it was getting warm.
Icon seat does a great imitation of a log, way too hard.
Stance feels a bit front end down, probably just me but I'd like the front end an inch or two higher, not just higher bars, I'd like the headstock higher, it would level the bike more and the seat particularly.
Suspension is interesting, my experience is different to what I'd read. I think the front is fine, doesn't use all it's stroke but works well, when I picked it up the rear shock was on the middle spring preload setting, way to hard, I've backed it off to the softest, noticeable change but still not right. I'll give it some time to free up but suspect I'll be changing it. Preload collar looks cheap.
Exhaust is quiet but sounds good, looking forward to fitting the Termi after the 1,000 k's.
Brakes are fantastic, lots of feel and heaps of stopping power.

it's fun, great fun, I had a great time in the traffic, lane filtering for hundreds of meters, quick off the lights, grinning like a loon fun! Oh, and the front wheel is light, very light, in a good way.

 

[jerrys]

Ok, I have a bit more time, to add some context I've been riding a Triumph Thunderbird for the last five years, prior to this pretty much 40 years on dirt bikes, motocross and enduro.

Dealership worked hard to make the purchase special, that was good.

Bike is light, very light, feels good.
Adjustable brake lever, fixed clutch lever.
The single gauge is more effective than I thought.
I'm 6', bike is very comfortable, the size is not an issue for me. General layout is very comfortable, feels natural. Easy sitting easy standing.
Moving off, strong bottom end, easy to get off the mark, clutch is easy with plenty of feel, shift is positive and quick. I got one false neutral sixth to fifth, I'd call it my fault for not being positive enough.
In the Clem 7 tunnel I'm looking for another gear, bike is low geared, not uncomfortable but lower than I'm used to.
Running it through the gears it's strong, great engine.

All up, pretty impressive.

Other observations,
I have size 11 (12 US) feet, shifter feels too short and a bit too low, I'll look into what I can do about it, after 50 k's I'd gotten used to it but not ideal.
Still on the feet, my right heel was at times touching the pipe and in traffic, touching or not it was getting warm.
Icon seat does a great imitation of a log, way too hard.
Stance feels a bit front end down, probably just me but I'd like the front end an inch or two higher, not just higher bars, I'd like the headstock higher, it would level the bike more and the seat particularly.
Suspension is interesting, my experience is different to what I'd read. I think the front is fine, doesn't use all it's stroke but works well, when I picked it up the rear shock was on the middle spring preload setting, way to hard, I've backed it off to the softest, noticeable change but still not right. I'll give it some time to free up but suspect I'll be changing it. Preload collar looks cheap.
Exhaust is quiet but sounds good, looking forward to fitting the Termi after the 1,000 k's.
Brakes are fantastic, lots of feel and heaps of stopping power.

it's fun, great fun, I had a great time in the traffic, lane filtering for hundreds of meters, quick off the lights, grinning like a loon fun! Oh, and the front wheel is light, very light, in a good way.

Thanks Smifff for the update, making me jealous, b#$tard. Want to know what you think after the Termi is on. Can't wait for my UE, and thinking about taking it across the Simpson desert, wondering wait mod's I need to make?

 

[ConR]

Hey guys,

New here on the forum! Live in Sydney. Put a deposit down on an Icon this week. Should get it towards the end of the month.

Having not ridden one before, and having ridden bikes that typically lack power (Harley 48, and currently also own a Triumph Thruxton), any feedback on what I can expect from this bike?

I know, it's not a sports bike, but I am hoping for it to have a bit of pull.

I'm also still contemplating a Monster 821 as well instead of the Scrambler.

Appreciate any feedback!

 

[Doc59]

Smifff, good to hear your opinions, looking forward even more to picking mine up tomorrow now. Not going down til midday or so, hoping the rain will piss off by then and I won't get a wet arse, plus don't want to wash the bike so soon.

Jerrys, I reckon the right rider could take a Scrambler on a Simpson trip (I couldn't, hate riding on sand), think you'd have to do it supported by a vehicle carrying fuel, water etc though.

ConR, I've briefly ridden a mates Thruxton and they are a decent bike. If your mainly after more power (pull) then the 821 has a lot more than both your Thruxton and the Scrambler. Can't give any more advice than that as I haven't ridden a Monster for ages and don't pick up my Scrambler til tomorrow.

 

[ConR]

Smifff, good to hear your opinions, looking forward even more to picking mine up tomorrow now. Not going down til midday or so, hoping the rain will piss off by then and I won't get a wet arse, plus don't want to wash the bike so soon.

Jerrys, I reckon the right rider could take a Scrambler on a Simpson trip (I couldn't, hate riding on sand), think you'd have to do it supported by a vehicle carrying fuel, water etc though.

ConR, I've briefly ridden a mates Thruxton and they are a decent bike. If your mainly after more power (pull) then the 821 has a lot more than both your Thruxton and the Scrambler. Can't give any more advice than that as I haven't ridden a Monster for ages and don't pick up my Scrambler til tomorrow.

Thanks mate. Let us know how it rides!

 

[Smifff]

jerrys,


just to show I'm not a complete *******, if you live around Brisbane southside I'm happy to ride past your house, not stop because that would be too much info, but happy to ride past.
Just trying to be helpful.
Seems built well enough to take across the Simpson, I guess you could bit I wouldn't, I'm lazy, I'd just buy an old KTM 525 or even an older 520, all the weaknesses and modifications are well known and available. Whichever way you go I agree with Doc59, I would want a support vehicle


ConR,


I've ridden a few of the Triumph 865cc twins, the Duc feels a lot stronger, no sports bike as you said but still impressive, they've clearly done a bit with the engine tune to increase bottom end, without trying I've had a little wheel spin off the mark and had the front wheel lift, Accelerates well from 90 k's to 120, again, no sports bike but quite strong.
I think given the bikes your looking at, the riding position alone will be so different you will need to test ride both to make the call.


Doc59,


Picking it up today, I reckon you'll love it. Look forward to your thoughts. Yeah, the rain's a pain, lucky for me it rained on the way to pick it up but not on the way home.