[teppistella]

I'm just curious to hear your opinions... I've heard a lot of comments to the effect that this Scrambler would make a good second bike, but not a primary or "only" bike. I've heard some the cons so far.... uncomfortable seat, sketchy in lower gears (soon to be fixed with new fuel mapping, right?), not too many miles on a tank. Things like no fuel gauge or gear indicator don't bother me in the least. What I'd like to hear about is what makes a good primary bike in your opinion, and why wouldn't it be the Scrambler?

Does it come down mainly to what kind of riding you mostly do? Long trips, canyon carving, city commuting? Seems like this one is a pretty sweet package for the price. I mean, there isn't ONE bike that can do it all, but obviously owning multiple bikes is not an issue for a lot of you

 

[RamblingPath]

Does it come down mainly to what kind of riding you mostly do? Long trips, canyon carving, city commuting?

Yes, and what your tolerances are for when it doesn't fit.

The scrambler will be my primary bike as an great all-around generalist though a bit of a poser off-road.

It then leaves me open for a more specialized 2nd bike: track bike, real dirt bike, long distance tourer (hello multi-strada). Most likely in that order. I'm lucky enough to be able to afford multiple bikes. I just do not have any where to store them. So it's most bang/fun for the buck. this bike makes me way too happy.

Most of what you mentioned (ergonomics) can be addressed depending on much money you want to/can invest. The only item that may need to be addressed for me is the gearing for long distance highway/interstate travel.

Scrambler_ AZ has been so kind as to volunteer post his mods and results here http://www.ducatiscramblerforum.com...ussion/10865-front-rear-sprocket-options.html :nerd:

If I reversed my riding, mostly interstate with only a little back road carving and urban attack riding, then I most likely would have got a different bike.

Touring would just mean traveling real light - (credit card hiking).

 

[PeteI]

I'm just curious to hear your opinions... I've heard a lot of comments to the effect that this Scrambler would make a good second bike, but not a primary or "only" bike. I've heard some the cons so far.... uncomfortable seat, sketchy in lower gears (soon to be fixed with new fuel mapping, right?), not too many miles on a tank. Things like no fuel gauge or gear indicator don't bother me in the least. What I'd like to hear about is what makes a good primary bike in your opinion, and why wouldn't it be the Scrambler?

Does it come down mainly to what kind of riding you mostly do? Long trips, canyon carving, city commuting? Seems like this one is a pretty sweet package for the price. I mean, there isn't ONE bike that can do it all, but obviously owning multiple bikes is not an issue for a lot of you

Hi Teppistella,
Im down in SDiego and am getting my classic next Tuesday or Wednesday. I can only afford one bike period! 2 kids mortgage, car payment etc etc. like everyone else. So, and I say this with the most sincerity, it had better the "F" work out as my single only bike. I plan to ride it to work here and there when I feel like it, but I have a less than 2 mile commute to work and no freeway. No traffic to speak of really. I'm not a canyon carver as I get out maybe 2x per year in the mountain twisties if that. Even then, after 3 to 4 hours tops...I'm ready to be home despite the bike. I may make a 350 mile trip to the in-laws every other year on it...but aware of its limitations (and not caring), I don't plan on griping about not even to myself.
I like the bike because it looks F-ing cool. That's it!
So I think it comes down to what you truly want. What moves you.
Don't know if my logic is sound. But who'd care?

 

[silverluxe]

I was riding my TW200 most of the time to and from work because I like a low, nimble bike. The Scrambler perfectly replaced it with something much more powerful. If you have to ride 100 miles of freeway back and forth to work, it'd be a horrible choice. If you need to forge a river between point A and B it's a horrible bike. If you're tall, it's probably a horrible bike. In my opinion it's a city bike just like a Harley Sportster or a Ducati Monster. It's super easy to ride, but unlike a Buell Blast, it's not a huge piece of crap.

Only you can answer what sort of rider you are. I'm a pleasure rider with no destination, so the bike works great for me. If you're really serious about performance or putting a lot of miles behind you, there are way better bikes for specific needs. If you are getting on the bike to unwind and have fun, think Scrambler. If you're getting on the bike to be serious about some goal, probably pick a more suitable bike for that goal.

This will end up being my primary bike, not my secondary bike. I like the power and I like the handling.

 

[motojedeye]

I use it as my primary bike for urban use, some light canyon duty, even lighter trail duty. It's a fun bike to ride for a couple hrs or less and come back home. It's not a tourer or meant to be one. It's not a real trail bike, but its better at tail duty than any other naked bike on the market. That said, the Scrambler is my second bike.

For any real distance on the concrete slab, light touring, and weekend trips- I take my Victory Vegas.

Thus for me it compliments my riding lifestyle and my muscle cruiser.

 

[outofthebox]

If you have to ride 100 miles of freeway back and forth to work, it'd be a horrible choice.

If one has to ride 100 miles of freeway back and forth every day then they need a new job, not a new bike. >

 

[TC3]

I can not justify more than 1 bike so its my only bike. I adapt to any bike I have and just put up with any short comings for any given situation. In comparision I have a friend he wont ride any thing that is not fully faired with high wind screen. As has been said it all depends on the tolerance you are prepared to put up with. Man or mouse

 

[Asiaoildude]

My red icon I pick up sat will be my only bike. In Singapore it is a serious hassle to own more than one and I sold the KTM Duke 390 yesterday to pay for the scrambler so that's it.

Typically I use my bikes for commuting to work (~40km round trip), short shopping runs (it will need a Givi box) and taking my wife somewhere (she's worked out that quickest way to get somewhere here is on the bike on one my my bikes....). Oh and pub runs (one beer only otherwise I leave it in the back alley and walk home).

 

[Phil McAvity]

I'm considering moving further away from work to spend more time on my Scrambler when I commute. I used a little 110cc moped for the job but it just sits there now. I use my Scrambler for everything these days - Touring, commuting, pleasure trips, shopping. It's just a blast every time I get on it.

I took the 110cc moped out for a ride earlier in the week and almost got off of it mid-ride. It's so sloooowww.

 

[ralph]

I'm considering moving further away from work to spend more time on my Scrambler when I commute. I used a little 110cc moped for the job but it just sits there now. I use my Scrambler for everything these days - Touring, commuting, pleasure trips, shopping. It's just a blast every time I get on it.

I took the 110cc moped out for a ride earlier in the week and almost got off of it mid-ride. It's so sloooowww.

Now that was funny!

 

[Hedonism]

"teppistella" sounds italian...

well my scrambler is a 2nd bike, since last year I traded in my GS and bought the new RT.

on long distances (more then 600 km per day) Scrambler will suffer a while

 

[Leo]

In my opinion, the Scrambler is not the most comfortable for city ride, not the toughest for dirt road, not the fastest for highway... However, the special thing is it can do everything at a decent level. That's why it perfectly fits my purpose and I use it as my only bike.

I guess if anyone wants to get to a certain extreme, then he/she needs an additional bike for his/her specific purpose.

 

[Xtyling]

I bought my Scrambler to be my primary bike. For my daily commute i travel opposite traffic flow so the scrambler is perfect and brings me to the land of joy with a grin in my face. However it cannot replace my 110cc Kymco Visar when i am forced to drive in Metro Manila rush hour traffic. My 110cc may be slow but it is extremely agile.. in gridlock i can easily squeeze and zip around faster than if i were on my scrambler (which the engine heat becomes punishing when sitting in traffic).

 

[AnotherHobby]

My Scrambler is my only bike. I commute 70 freeway miles round trip every day on it that it doesn't rain. I love it.

 

[baimo]

My main problem with the scrambler is highway driving. I need to be on a highway for at least a half hour before I get onto some roads I really can enjoy. Love the scrambler in the twisties. I am honestly considering putting a screen on it if I can find one that is effective and won't ruin the scrambler's looks. I have only driven naked bikes and never felt so blown around over 70mph. There are some new screens being made. I saw the picture of a new one in several different shades that looked pretty good on this or the other Scrambler forum


Be that as it may, the scrambler has made me appreciate by more powerful sportbike and my sportbike makes me appreciate the maneuverability and agility of the scrambler. I have never been so happy with a 2 bike stable before. Both my bikes are very different and both a blast to ride. The Scrambler was a great replacement for my Harley.

 

[Jerry Winder]

I'm in the middle of a 2000 mile tour of Ireland with my wife. She's on her Tiger 800 and I'm on my GS, at 53 years old I've done enough time roughing it on unsuitable bikes. I love my Scrambler, it puts a huge smile on my face but for sure, its no tourer.

Jerry

 

[motojedeye]

My red icon I pick up sat will be my only bike. In Singapore it is a serious hassle to own more than one and I sold the KTM Duke 390 yesterday to pay for the scrambler so that's it.

Typically I use my bikes for commuting to work (~40km round trip), short shopping runs (it will need a Givi box) and taking my wife somewhere (she's worked out that quickest way to get somewhere here is on the bike on one my my bikes....). Oh and pub runs (one beer only otherwise I leave it in the back alley and walk home).

The Scrambler works as a solo bike in Singapore, where you are pretty much confined to a small space (I've been there). USA, not so much.

 

[Nick the Greek]

I'm fortunate enough to have two cars and two bikes.

So pretty well covered.

 

[motojedeye]

My main problem with the scrambler is highway driving. I need to be on a highway for at least a half hour before I get onto some roads I really can enjoy. Love the scrambler in the twisties. I am honestly considering putting a screen on it if I can find one that is effective and won't ruin the scrambler's looks. I have only driven naked bikes and never felt so blown around over 70mph. There are some new screens being made. I saw the picture of a new one in several different shades that looked pretty good on this or the other Scrambler forum


Be that as it may, the scrambler has made me appreciate by more powerful sportbike and my sportbike makes me appreciate the maneuverability and agility of the scrambler. I have never been so happy with a 2 bike stable before. Both my bikes are very different and both a blast to ride. The Scrambler was a great replacement for my Harley.

I agree on the highway riding-- I also came from a naked bike.. but like you said, at 70+MPHs I feel like I am hanging on to dear life..especially on those windy Northern California days== no Bueno.

 

[teppistella]

"teppistella" sounds italian...

Piccola teppista, così mi chiama mio marito, e non è per come guido, te lo giuro 0

ENG translation: My husband calls me a "little thug", and I swear it's not because I ride like one 0