2015–2021 · Scrambler · Buyer's Guide
The Flat-Track Look That Delivers
The Full Throttle is the flat-track reading of the Scrambler platform: 803 cc of air-cooled L-twin, 73 hp at 8,250 rpm and 50 lb-ft at 5,750, dressed in a chopped mudguard, a flat-track seat and a Termignoni pipe. What separates it from a dressed-up naked bike is the hardware underneath. Front and rear both run 5.9 in (150 mm) of travel, ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm), and the wheels pair an 18-inch front with a wide 180-section rear. At 410 lb (186 kg) wet it stays light for something carrying this much visual attitude.
Power arrives in a linear, readable way, which is what makes this bike work on real roads instead of only in photographs. It is aimed at a rider who wants Ducati presence and a genuine style statement without a specialist's workload, and it holds that value well because the finish is honest rather than cosmetic. The caveat is equipment. ABS is the entire rider-aid list, the fork carries no adjustment at all, and the rear shock gives you preload only. Fasteners and the chain need attention in humid climates. Buy it for character, not for a feature count.
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 73 hp (54 kW) @ 8,250 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 50 lb-ft (68 Nm) @ 5,750 rpm |
| Displacement | 803 cc |
| Engine | L-twin |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Fork | Telescopic |
| Front brake | 330 mm |
| Front tire | 110/80-18 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
| Wheelbase | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| Front travel | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Rear travel | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) |
| Wet weight | 410 lb (186 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.6 gal (13.5 L) |
| Top speed | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Fuel economy | 44 mpg (US) |
Equipment check
Chassis
Connectivity
Drivetrain
Safety
Hit the starter and the air-cooled twin drops into a lumpy, bass-heavy idle that hardens the second you crack the throttle. The Termignoni has a real edge to it without becoming tiring at a steady 70 mph. You sit up and slightly forward over wide bars with your feet fairly central, and at 31.1 in (790 mm) the seat is low enough for most riders to plant a boot at a stop. A constant low-frequency buzz comes up through the pegs and grips, the kind that reminds you what is between your knees. Wind lands squarely on your chest above roughly 65 mph, the standard price of a bare bike. On an open highway it sits planted and unbothered, and the 410 lb (186 kg) is only really noticeable when you are pushing it around a parking lot.
Fast-rusting chain
The OEM chain is prone to rust quickly even with regular maintenance, requiring more frequent cleaning and lubrication compared to other bikes.
Oil leaks from filter area
Some owners have reported oil leaks, often traced to a poorly torqued oil filter or loose drain bolt from the factory.
Lambda sensor bracket failure
A plastic bracket holding the lambda sensor can break, leading to a check engine light.
Premature rust on fasteners
Screws on the fuel cap and some frame fasteners can show rust early, particularly in humid climates.
Where this Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
Power
Torque
Displacement
Wet weight
Seat height
Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the Scrambler Full Throttle is actually built for.
This is your closest fit. It has the presence for small-town main streets and real suspension travel for rough back-road pavement. Pack light, though, because there is no factory luggage system.
Made for Acadia National Park · Austin / Handbuilt Motorcycle Show · Blue Ridge Parkway
For Hill Country Saturdays this works: light, steady at speed, and loud enough to get a look outside the BBQ joint. The 3.6 gal tank and bare bodywork just mean you plan the slab miles between the good roads.
Made for Austin / Texas Hill Country · Twisted Sisters · Austin / Handbuilt Motorcycle Show
You get the presence and the exhaust note, but not cruiser ergonomics or big highway range. If your version of Sturgis is long straight days in the saddle, this Ducati asks more of you than it gives back.
Made for A1A — Florida Atlantic Coast · Black Hills / Sturgis Rally Hub · Daytona Main Street / Bike Week
If this one isn't quite the fit, these are the bikes worth riding back-to-back against it.
Any price note compares both bikes at the same age — the youngest age both have on the used market — against this Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle. “cheaper/pricier” is what that bike costs second-hand, not how worn it is.
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