Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle Buyer's Guide

The Machine's Character

The Full Throttle is the sharpest-dressed member of the Scrambler line, and Ducati never pretended otherwise. The 803 cc air-cooled L-twin makes 73 hp at 8,250 rpm and 48 lb-ft at 7,000, hung in a light trellis frame with an 18-inch front wheel and a fat 180-section rear that sets up the flat-track stance. Under the retro surface the hardware is current: ride-by-wire with ride modes, traction control, ABS, a slipper clutch, a quickshifter that works up and down, LED lighting and a color TFT dash. The Termignoni pipe is part of the package, not a catalog add-on.

It sits properly inside the scrambler brief rather than borrowing the look. There are 5.9 in (150 mm) of travel front and rear, which is the real thing and not naked-bike hardware with a high fender bolted on. At 408 lb wet with a 31.3 in seat, it's an easy bike to own in a city and a willing one on a twisty road, and it ages well because the finish and detailing are where a Ducati's should be. The honest caveats: the front fork offers no adjustment at all, and the 3.6 gal tank shortens a big day out.

Hard Numbers

Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.

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Key specifications
Power	73 hp (54 kW) @ 8,250 rpm
Torque	48 lb-ft (65 Nm) @ 7,000 rpm
Displacement	803 cc
Engine	90° V-twinMotorcycles With V-Twin Engines →
Cooling	Air-cooled
Gearbox	6-speed
Final drive	Chain
Front tire	110/80-18
Rear tire	180/55-17
Front travel	5.9 in (150 mm)
Rear travel	5.9 in (150 mm)
Seat height	31.3 in (795 mm)
Wet weight	408 lb (185 kg)
Fuel capacity	3.6 gal (13.5 L)
Top speed	112 mph (180 km/h)
Fuel economy	45 mpg (US)

Equipment check

Chassis

Manually Adjustable Rear Suspension Standard

Connectivity

TFT Display Standard
Smartphone Connectivity Optional
USB Charging Port Standard

Drivetrain

Slipper Clutch Standard

Lighting

LED Headlight Standard

Safety

ABS Standard
Traction Control Standard
Ride Modes Standard

Known issues

Erratic throttle response and engine stalling

fuel system occasional

Some owners report momentary engine stalling followed by sudden acceleration, accompanied by a loud exhaust pop. The issue may be linked to fueling or electronic glitches, and a check engine light can appear. Dealer diagnosis has been inconsistent.

The Numbers Compared

Compare the technical specifications of the Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle with other bikes in its class.

Head-to-head: Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle vs. its rivals

Power

73 hp This bike 109 hp BMW R nineT Scrambler 64 hp Triumph Street Scrambler 105 hp Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

Torque

48 lb-ft This bike 86 lb-ft BMW R nineT Scrambler 59 lb-ft Triumph Street Scrambler 64 lb-ft Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

Displacement

803 cc This bike 1170 cc BMW R nineT Scrambler 900 cc Triumph Street Scrambler 799 cc Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

Wet weight

408 lb This bike 485 lb BMW R nineT Scrambler 492 lb Triumph Street Scrambler

Top speed

112 mph This bike 99 mph Triumph Street Scrambler

Seat height

31.3 in This bike 32.3 in BMW R nineT Scrambler 31.1 in Triumph Street Scrambler 32.3 in Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

What's new versus the previous generation

If you're cross-shopping the older generation, here's what changed.

Previous generation · 2015–2021

Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle (MY2015)

The Flat-Track Look That Delivers

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