2020 Ducati Scrambler Icon

Ducati’s Scramblers were released in 2014 and have since done their part in invigorating the motorcycle economy to attract a new group of riders—we reported that as of the 2019 model review 55,000 Scramblers had been sold and added significantly to the bottom line of the Italian manufacturer by making the Italian brand more accessible. The Scrambler Icon is a 803cc air-cooled L-twin-powered motorcycle that is bound to attract those looking for a fun and simple ride to twist down the country roads, light dirt roads, or commuter tarmac. At a $9,595 price tag this machine follows the Icon Dark ($8,799) and Sixty2 ($7,995) in the price range of Ducati Scrambler models. In comparison to the Icon Dark, the yellow/tangerine Icon also features diffused LED taillight, auto-off turn signals, machine-finished 10-spoke alloy wheels, and underseat storage compartment with USB socket.

In our 2019 review, we said, “Torquing on the tall handlebar and dipping the Scrambler into a rural Tuscan farm-road corner is wonderful. Promise fulfilled: It’s fun and simple and nothing can distract you from that.”

Additionally, even back in a 2015 Scrambler Icon versus Triumph Scrambler comparison, Editor-In-Chief Mark Hoyer noted, “The rest of the Scrambler Icon’s ride is pure Ducati sporty naked fun with a whole lot of wheee! The engine is lively and quick revving, pulling strong all the way to the rev limiter,” and further, “With its lighter weight, stronger engine, and more planted chassis, the Ducati rules winding roads.”

Competition: BMW R NineT Scrambler, Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC/XE, Indian FTR 1200, and Husqvarna Svartpilen 701.

In 2019, the Scrambler Icon saw updates that include a smoothed-out desmo engine, an added compact Termignoni 2-into-1 exhaust, a hydraulic clutch cable, new LED headlight and DRL, new padding on the saddle, and slightly shifted footpegs. 2020 does not see any major updates. This model still comes in ’62 Yellow and Atomic Tangerine, but the base MSRP for both colorways is $9,595.