2018–2019 · Scrambler · Buyer's Guide
Roland Sands Does Flat Track
The Mach 2.0 is the Scrambler built around a look. Roland Sands drew the flat-track paint and the wide bars, and Ducati let the rest of the package stay honest: an 803 cc air-cooled L-twin making 73 hp and 50 lb-ft, a six-speed box, chain drive, ABS, and nothing else to get between you and the throttle. The 18-inch front wheel and the fat 180-section rear give it a stance most retro bikes only fake. Suspension travel sits at 5.9 in (150 mm) front and rear, which clears the bar for a scrambler rather than clearing it by much.
Ride it and the numbers make sense. At 410 lb (186 kg) wet with a 31.1 in (790 mm) seat, it never feels like a project to move around, and the chassis is forgiving enough that a second-year rider and a thirty-year veteran come away equally happy. It settles down at speed better than the wide bars suggest. This is a bike for someone who wants character, presence, and a canvas for parts, not a long-haul tool: the 3.6 gal (13.5 L) tank and the fixed fork limit how far you can push the mission before you start buying upgrades.
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 | Upside-down (USD) |
| Front brake | 330 mm |
| Front tire | 110/80-18 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
| Wheelbase | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in (150 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
Comfort
Safety
This isn't a spec sheet talking. It's what has piled up over years of listening to riders: paddock conversations, owners who catch me after a ride, club nights, and the messages that come in directly. On the Mach 2.0 the chatter falls into a clear shape, and it splits cleanly between what riders enjoy and what they'd change.
Owners raise the design before anything else, and they get specific: graphics, flat-track seat, blacked-out parts, all adding up to a bike that doesn't disappear in a lineup of retro roadsters. The air-cooled L-twin earns nearly as much credit for its low and midrange pull and a powerband that stays predictable in town and on a good road. Steering gets described as light, with the wide bars doing the work. Shorter riders keep coming back to the low seat and upright position in stop-and-go traffic.
The suspension collects the most criticism by a clear margin. Owners call the ride firm and say it turns harsh once the surface deteriorates. Past roughly 7,000 rpm they report the motor flattening off, which comes up most often around highway passing. The single front disc draws quieter but steady mention: enough for everyday pace, short on power and feel when they grab a real handful or carry a passenger.
Shift lever bolt loosening
The shift lever pivot bolt can back out over time, leading to a loose or non-functional shifter. Re-tightening with threadlocker is the common fix.
Intermittent stalling / rough idle
Some owners report occasional hesitation, stalling, or surging at low RPM, sometimes accompanied by a check engine light, which may point to fueling or sensor issues.
Oil leaks from filter/casing bolts
A few early Scrambler 800 units suffered oil seepage from the oil filter area or loose fasteners, resolved by retorquing or gasket replacement.
Where this Ducati Scrambler Mach 2.0 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 Mach 2.0 is actually built for.
For Hill Country loops and a late lunch in town this fits well: light steering, easy pace, real presence when you park it. Just plan fuel stops around the 3.6 gal tank.
Made for Austin / Texas Hill Country · Twisted Sisters · Austin / Handbuilt Motorcycle Show
The look is the reason to buy it, and it earns the second and third glance. Good for unhurried days on two-lane roads, less so for big interstate mileage.
Made for Acadia National Park · Austin / Handbuilt Motorcycle Show · Blue Ridge Parkway
You'll get the identity, the sound, and a bike people walk over to look at. What you won't get is cruiser ergonomics or the range for long highway hauls to the rally.
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 Mach 2.0. “cheaper/pricier” is what that bike costs second-hand, not how worn it is.
Competitor · 2019–2020
Classic Bones, Real Pull
Roughly $2,500 cheaper used than this bike at 7 yr
Competitor · 2015–2021
Fun Chassis, Honest Soul
Roughly $1,100 cheaper used than this bike at 8 yr
Same Platform · 2018
One Year Of Pure Scrambler
Roughly $2,700 cheaper used than this bike at 8 yr