2019 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled

Year: 2019

Make: Ducati

Model: Scrambler Desert Sled

Engine Capacity: 803cc

Rego: 22/1/2023

Desert Sleds were American-born bikes that appeared in Southern California and in Baja California, Mexico, in the ’60s and ’70s. These were road bikes with engine displacements of over 500 cm3, stripped of any non-essential accessories. Fitted with off-road tyres and spoked wheels, they were also given modified suspension systems and engine skid pans. In fact, it’s the engine skid pan – vital in shielding the bike from rocks, stones and the unforgiving desert terrain – that gave the Desert Sled its name.

Over the years these bikes became a motorcycle category in their own right: until their arrival, no comparable style had ever been seen.

The Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled faithfully revives that spirit – but without abandoning the unique Scrambler lifestyle values. Thanks to the dedicated red frame, swingarm, fork yokes and suspension, the spoked wheels (19″ at the front) and ground-breaking lines, this bike is simply perfect for those who want to get off the asphalt and take a less-beaten track. The off-road capability of the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is also evident in the type-approved headlight mesh guard, high mudguards (specially designed for this version) and, of course, the engine skid pan.

Thanks to a seat with a new lining that maintains a height of 860 mm (a 20 mm lower version is available as an optional), adjustable Kayaba suspension (with 46 mm fork diameter) with 200 mm of travel and off-road style footpegs with removable rubber pads, this Scrambler also has a dedicated riding position. Passenger pegs – separated from the rider’s – are removable.

The Desert Sled also features an Off-Road Riding Mode that allows disengagement of the ABS.

You’d also be mistaken in thinking this bike was anything but custom.

With 35+ hours of work throughout the garage, the list of custom modifications across this bike is huge.

From handlebars to wheel set, this bike has been given the works to make it worth every glance you’ll receive whilst riding it:

Custom Fabrication includes:

- Earle Swingarm Extension Revised Design/Mounting.
- Custom Tail Tidy to work with Swingarm Extension.

Customisations include:

- Pirelli MT21 Rallycross Tyres Front & Rear.

- Custom Wheel Set: 21x2.15 Front, 18 x 4.50 Rear with Custom Spokes & Rims Laces to OEM Hubs in Black on Black. Then Powder Coated 72 Spokes in Black.

- Chain & Sprockets Kit: 520 QX-Ring Super H/Duty Gold Chain 120L

- Rear Sprocket Stealth Composite High Performance in Black.

- Barkbuster Handguards

- Black 'JET's

- SC-Project AFM Power Unit

- Air Fuel Modifier

- DNA Air Filter, increasing airflow by 30%

- Exhaust for Ducati Scrambler

- SC-Project “CONIC” High Mount fuel system

- Kellermann Atto, Turn Signal On Rear.

- Installed with a G2 Throttle Tube, which is 30% Quicker than stock - Competition Only!

— Newly installed Ohlins Rear Suspension

Custom paint includes:

Powder Coated Components in Black across the following :
- Rear Brake Caliper Bracket.
- Sprocket Carrier.
- Brake Pedal.
- Gear Selector & Mount.
- Footpegs.
- Axle Adjusters.

Ceramic Coating - Exhaust System.
- 7 Piece SC-Project Exhaust System.

All of this on the one Scrambler. This can not be missed. Come in to the garage to get a look at this piece of custom machinery today!

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