My favorite bike. Looks, motor, brakes, suspension and performance make this just about the best ride available. Only problem is, it’s not in my garage.

Its cool when you you find a three year old video helpful in your shopping. Some of the best reviews and info in the You Tubes. Thanks for the great content.

"spoked wheels, a brown seat, and a whiff of wheelie" hahaha love it. Great review.

Some of the best reviews out there. Keep up the good work.

How does the bike make you feel when you are riding it. Perfect question that almost no one asks, thanks. Bloody fantastic is how it makes me feel. The pride in ownership is sky high. It is versatile and a joy to ride. The exhaust note when backing off the throttle, kind of a gentle backfiring, is priceless.

i love your reviews...they are substantial, with a smart dose of personal touch included....in my opinion, you and Steve Farell make by far the best reviews on the tube...good work, really good work:)

You guys make fantastic reviews when you put yourselves to it.

Love the really tidy way they've routed the front brake line...

The best motor bike review, I just love all your videos, keep making more, its a favor for bike enthusiasts, sheer pleasure watching every review

Johns best review by far!!

The hills and beach were you went is my hometown and a road that a lot of bikers ride on the weekend. It's a must ride if you're in the area. Thank you Bike World and Ducati.

I want a Desert Sled with this engine!

Very impressive review, straight to the point, focussed on all the important stuff with spruking the bike and going over the top.

Fantastic review guys...I'm sure it's a fun bike but back to reality now...when's the flat barred Duc V4 coming to town?!?

all Ducati's take 2000 miles before the gear box becomes butter smooth- I almost returned my 2017-Hypermotard-939-SP it was god awful the gearbox- but it is sublime after its break-in

Very good, complete review! My two questions are; how do you only get 86 HP out of an 1100 and what is going on with that gauge cluster, eek?

You nailed it. I've seen the Special version of the Ducati 1100 Scrambler and it looks and feels great. Though the BMW R9T is also a contender. Both excellent on paper but it will be just about what feels better to me on the road. I prefer the styling just a nudge on the BMW but the Ducati can be a funner ride. We'll see. Thanks for the review!

Why can't it make more than 100 bhp? I know its retro but keep the retro just to the styling bit

First he rides with the leg down and as you're about to comment on it, he pulls a massive wheelie... Okay I take it back! (whatever I was about to say about his riding abilities). I wish I could wheelie like that.

I don't care about anything else on the bike , that DASH is the best I've ever seen in years, I love it, I want it to wake me up in the morning telling me sweet dirty words in lcd bars

I liked the review,-here it comes!! However you make the 800 sound a little slow. For anyone out there who’s wondering, the 800 is a little beast in cartoon clothing!!

Another great review, thanks John

One of the best reviews am going for it

It really is just a LITTLE BIT more. Triumph be adding 100cc and get 30 more horsepower. Ducati adds 300cc and get 10 horsepower

Great Review - much thanks!

First Honda CB125R, now this one...my country (Portugal) is really trending!! ✌️💪👌

I had a 2011 Hypermotard 1100 which was essentially the same engine, it was rated at 95 hp. Is Euro4 to blame for the loss? 86 hp is pathetic for an 1100, especially when compared to the r9t which is also air cooled.

"It only makes 86 horsepower, it's not going to set your pants on fire". The legendary 1972 Kawasaki Z-1 made 81 horsepower at 8500 rpm and weighed 542 lb (246 kg) wet. The Ducati Scrambler 1100 makes 86 horsepower at 7500 rpm and it weighs 454 lb (206 kg) wet. Something to think about. Times have changed and so have expectations.

You got these dislikes because of Ducati's 86 hp and ugly exhausts, not because review is bad, review is excellent!

From mcn I understand Triumph have a 1200 scrambler on the cards. But to me the main attraction of these scramblers is that they are standard (ok slightly old fashioned looking) bikes with round headlights, curvy tank, comfy but not laid back seating, and strong but easy going nature. Any offroad ability is unimportant. But you do need some performance. So instead, Triumph should put all those features around a Street Triple R engine and frame - and sell for less than £9.5K. Not some heavy but low power "new" Bonnie 1200 twin.

You let the front wheel leave the ground, ow how responsible of you 😂😂😂

Portugal é lindo!

Will there be a desert sled version of this? Love the rugged look!

Cool review. I want one. Don't know how many have been sold in the UK - pretty sure I have never seen one.

Fingers crossed they make a lightweight R version, to replicate the old Sport Classic Biposto

Very good review! Thanks a lot!

Brilliant review!

No-issue at all, its a tall bike- Iam 6-2 and i cant flat foot at a stop light. It wheelies all day, but the bike will wear you out , it’s heavy. I wish it would loose 75lbs some how. Oh the Termi race kit is a must, opens up the bike. Still under warranty from Ducati!!

nice machine for one who wants a Ducati.

nice wheelie

Good review.

Great review, who gets bored of putting their knees down

You looked uncomfortable with your legs tucked up under you. BTW, what's with the leg out on the corners? On the dirt Yeh, but does this have any benefit on tarmac?

Great job indeed!

Lovely bike but I don't think that chrome exhaust would stay pretty very long and then might become unsightly. Thinking about buying the 1100 sport.

Thanks for the review it made me get one ☝️ and the shark helmet in your other video , sorry I’m copping your style

You got to be a Britt! Fish and Octopus are not garbage, I see you rather stick to the tasteless British roast beef... Nice video and nice to see my hometown....

I want it- its amazingly incredible bike- look at those cannons for exhaust pipes!!!

False neutral is a Ducati Scrambler trademark. I've had two, both exactly the same issue.

Great review and great editing, making me itching more towards trading my 800 for the 1100 Scrambler. What's the music used in the video?

So you know how to make a wheelie. Wow!! Now it's time to learn how to cornering.

Another great 👍🏻 review

Portugal 👍

Weird end. Just say you love it.

Maybe a desert sled or a Z900rs would be in the mix when looking at this

Nice trip!

Hi John, I’d love to see you do a review of z900rs

Good review. 86HP is a bit shit, but I’m sure Ducati know their market.

Great review! Question tho, how does it compare with the Yamaha xsr900 on performance? considering the xsr has less cc but more hp vs the ducati.

Surely it becomes more of a street bike where the original 800 is lighter and more fit for being thrown around off road what most buyers that fall prey to the dealer strategy of overselling you. They also end up with far to much weight for off road when a 650 adventure bike is an ideal weight sweet spot for balance

My Ducati Monster 821 kept getting false neutral problems over three years of ownership, I think it’s one of Ducati’s main problems at present.

I dont get how they cant squeze out more power from an 1100cc engine? I know it is not the same engine but the Panigale 1199R has almost 200hp... The Suzuki SV1000 (twin) from 2004 has 120hp (102Nm) and that isnt supposed to be a sportbike, just a bulletproof commuter.

Looks like my perfect bike all round. If Yamaha would have brought out a more powerful and better kitted out MT03 660 (think Duke R) I reckon it would still be selling in shed loads rather than being dropped (the current MT03 is a totally different machine that happens to have the same name). That original Mt03 was ahead of the pack when it came to this style of bike but it lacked popularity because it was considered underpowered and the components were too basic. I had one for 5 years and those criticisms were valid but it was still a really fun bike with the potential for Yamaha to upgrade it into a truly great bike. A missed opportunity imo.

Just looks so weird watching someone put their foot down in a corner....

What’s about the reliability of the Ducati’s today (just for the street use) ? The Panigale 899 is sliding always trough my dreams...🇮🇹 AeroR Entertainment 🎥🏍💨

I sold my Ducati GT1000 because there was not a single factory accessory available for it, and vibration was horrible. I literally came home from each ride with numb hands. So, how's the vibration on the 100 Scrambler?

Does the power and torque increase make up the difference in the weight increase in that the ratio is lower than the original's power to weight ratio? Or is it just feel? Good review thx.

Looks like its a bit more Steve McQueen and a lot less hairdresser now ! I like it thanks guys.

I want this bike and all the bikes in your intro. Please

Still would get the R Nine T scrambler, a way better deal than both scramblers from Duc and Triumph, great review however 👍

I really want this riding position but on the other hand i like the up/down quickshifter but this Scrambler doesn't have that. Any advice?

Any thoughts on someone who is torn between something like the Duke 790 and something like this?

Looks great and probably feels great too but power n torque is pathetic and those "clocks" are awful

Hello, how much have you lost in agility from the 800? Thanks

i noticed him pulling a leg out in the corners, is this a recommended technique for cornering on wet floor?

Looks like a restyled Monster now....

ducati is Great Bike

Whats going on with that front brake line? its routed very poorly.

Is that Bell helmet a custom color or can it be bought over the counter like that?

What about a comparison with Honda’s new CB1000R...?

The guys around keep saying check and go for the moto guzzi v7 what do you think

hi, the special has spoked wheels, im wondering if the tires are tubeless, thanks :)

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If it had 100hp, it would have been a great value. 86hp for a 1100? Nope.

Love your reviews but hate the background noises :)

But is it really a scrambler? Does it really scramble?

What's it like off road?

Is this bike good for beginners?

Would that be a good stater bike?

That wire come out from the front brake looks annoying to me. Not ideal position.

Excellent first ride review. However, I feel that bike launches are a bit like going out on a first date: he (or she) is on his best behaviour, and doesnt put a foot wrong, laughs at your jokes, is polite, but shows a spark of charisma, etc. What we all want to know is - what is it like to live with? We know that he (or she) may fart, we know we will have to put up with morning breath, but are there some deal breakers that we dont know about? Ducati has a mixed reputation in terms of living with a bike: expensive maintenance, unreliable (compared to UJM), and can be high maintenance - somewhat akin to dating a supermodel (I can only imagine, and no disrespect to supermodels - I am sure you have delightful personalities too). Anyhow, I have a beautiful committed relationship with my UJM - she is low maintenance, doesnt complain when I leave her out in the rain (or snow) , and treats me like a king on the open road. Of course, I respect her, and dont push her to the limit, but she is a comfortable ride and keeps me safe. She would probably be upset if she knew my motorbike internet history, but its OK to look, not touch. Isnt that true love?

Nice looking bike but expensive to own and maintain. Kawasaki z900rs is the retro dogs bollocks

As a newbie, would this make a great first bike or would you recommend the 800?

Looks like a MT 03 from 2008!

3:26 - Is it my eyes or he didnt pull the clutch

This or rnine T?

Audi Marketing!

No thanks.....I'll stick to my Ducati Desert Sled. I can't believe the bhp is so minimal for nearly 300cc more and with the added weight too??

Those output figures are pretty pathetic for an 1100cc V-twin ..... a KTM 790 Duke parallel twin makes both more torque and power :/

The sun's threatening to come out. Sounds dismal