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Scrambler Icon

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51 /100 Balanced
Power/Weight
0.43 hp/kg
Torque
67 Nm
Engine
803 ccm

2018 Ducati Scrambler Icon Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2018 Ducati Scrambler Icon classic motorcycle, Ducati pairs a 803 cc (49 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 73 HP (53.3 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 67 Nm (49.4 lb-ft) at 5,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 90.9 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,750 rpm) and peak power (8,250 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Scrambler Icon measures 186 kg (410 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.39 HP/kg (2.55 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,445 mm (56.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 270 km (168 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2015 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
90.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.39 HP/kg (2.55 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,750–8,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~270 km (168 mi)
Engine
Displacement 803.0 ccm (49.00 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution
Power 73.0 HP (53.3 kW)) @ 8250 RPM
Torque 67.0 Nm (6.8 kgf-m or 49.4 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
Compression 11.0:1
Bore x Stroke 88.0 x 66.0 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel System Injection. Electronic fuel injection, 50 mm throttle body
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multiplate clutch with mechanical control
Performance
Fuel Consumption 5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission Details Euro 4
Exhaust Exhaust system with single stainless steel muffler, aluminium silencer cover, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes
Chassis
Frame Type Tubular steel Trellis frame
Rake 24.0°
Trail 112 mm (4.4 inches)
Front Suspension Upside down Kayaba 41 mm fork
Front Travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear Suspension Kayaba rear shock, pre-load and rebound adjustable. Aluminium double-sided swingarm
Rear Travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1445 mm (56.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 110/80-R18
Rear Tyre 180/55-R17
Front Brakes Single disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø 330 mm (13.0 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear Brake Ø 245 mm (9.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 170.0 kg (374.8 pounds)
Weight incl. 186.0 kg (410.1 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.4294 HP/kg
Seat Height 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1150 mm (45.3 inches)
Overall Length 2165 mm (85.2 inches)
Overall Width 845 mm (33.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity 13.50 litres (3.57 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Yellow, red, grey
Warranty 24 months
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Seat Height
79 cm / 31.1 in
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Handling
Manageable weight for most riders
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