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I ride the Sled now for 3 years - would always go for it again.The bike just gives you the bit of more flexibility and I appreciate the upright more comfortable position (I ride mainly country roads)

Icon seems like a great budget option - just good enough to hit some light off-roading, which is what I imagine I (and most of us) would actually be doing.

That 1100 does look awesome but it would be the Desert Sled for me, as it’s taller and more versatile. I would definitely be hitting some alpine jeep trails on it

Great video! Have the 800 full throttle and wanted a little cushier ride - which is exactly how you described the 1100 … that’s what I needed to hear. I also like how you pointed out the “bassier” sound to the engine… very helpful. Thanks for this video

I have the 1100 sport pro with OHLINS suspension, it is just a joy to ride, great on twisty roads. It is comfortable and powerful enough to ride all day, although after 130 miles you may need to stop for a refill before your day is done.

Great review Rob ! Enjoyed that quite a bit.

Bought a Desert sled a week ago and I love it. Taking it to Borrego Springs tomorrow.

Desert Sled, adding some accessories I like and with off road tires... the problem is always the weight, it's not light as I was thinking. Anyway I don't find it has a nice sound, so better to change the original exhaust with a Termignoni racing one, not street legal though. Thank you for the analysis and the video, really interesting!

I've had my 2022 Icon Dark for 7 weeks now and I absolutely love it. It's my first motorcycle ever, and after 2 years of research, watching YT vids, etc etc, it all came down to cost of ownership. Yes, you read that right. For a new rider here in NYC, this is an incredibly affordable bike to own, and over the course of my first 3 years of riding, it'll cost me less to own this than a Honda CB500R. If you're curious about anything I've learned as a newb, please let me know and I'll respond as thoroughly as I can.

I hadn’t seen the Tribute Pro until now and it’s a stunner, if I were after one of these then even if it were the worst to ride I’d still be interested because of how it looks. But I much as I like the scramblers, it would be a Desert X for me.

I bought a Ducati Icon Scrambler in red 3 months ago and absolutely love it. About 3-1/2 decades of bikes and this is my first Ducati and I’m very happy with it the power range is perfect for what I do. I’d highly recommend one! City riding is great as well as country roads.

I had a 450 scrambler from 1969 ….I love it then I sold it 13 years ago to passionate dude who rebuilt it better than new, can’t say how happy this makes me.

Definitely the Desert Sled for me as I'm 6'2+. Sat on all of them and other than the sled they felt like they were made for jockies . I also do some greenlaning so another advantage of the Sled although I'd be worried about dropping it as no doubt it'll be expensive to replace panels etc and there doesn't seem to be any decent crash protection on the market. Love the look of the 1100 Tribute Pro, alas too short for me though.

I got to try out the 1100, Icon, and Nightshift at DRE and I loved all three of them. The 1100 was the first time I'd ever ridden a big bike when I used it at DRE. I remember my dad came by and ended up doing a double take when he asked one of the staff where I was, and he pointed over at me doing drills on the 1100. Up until then, the largest bike I'd used as a 150cc Honda XD. Was a bit heavy and intimidating at first, but I'm a heavy guy, so the extra power was a breath of fresh air. Later in the day when the drill were done, I got to try the other two. The Icon was really comfortable to push around, and we happen to own one that I was preparing to use by attending, but I preferred the looks and the riding posture on the Nightshift a bit more. Doesn't force you to lean forward, but the bars aren't as high as the Icon, looks cool as hell, just as easy to use. Definitely gonna look into putting straight bars on our Icon when dad isn't looking XD. They even had a Desert Sled, but we weren't able to use it, sadly. Other than it being a display piece, it didn't have any crash guards.

great video. Thanks for what you do

I chose DARK PRO 1100 and then wrapped it with nightshift grey and black, love it.

Thank you for explaining my Ducati Dribute 1100 Pro so well.😊

As always, great review! I like your objective(ness)... I test rode the 1100 sport pro, and yes, your bang on about it's premium(ness). It's an awsome piece of kit, for the road. I seriously considered putting my money on 1. I currently own a Ducati Monster 937, was considering to trade in. Since my test ride, I started looking at other scramblers, namely Triumph's 1200 XC. Great bike, a like it ALOT!... and cheers to you on another great video on that bike too! 👌🏼...I've now moved onto a scrambler that, I think suits my want for "greennlaning/gravel tracking" a lot more... the Desert Sled. The 1100 Sport pro appealed to me, because of the power and presence (on the road). I did love it, and would love to have it, if I didntbalrwadyvhave my Monster... I've now decided to keep my Monster, which I LOVE, so, for me, the road side of riding a great motorcycle is taken care of... that still leaves me wanting for the off road (ability) of a 2nd bike, and since watching you review, it's gotta be the desert sled. Cheaper, lighter and potentially more fun than the 1100, especially out in the bush (I'm Australian) that's what we call it... So again, thanks for another (non biased) review... keep up the good work. Nice 1 mate. 👍🏼

Brilliant Rob, must of missed that 1100s I really want to test that now 👍

You pronounced Öhlins correctly, I am very impressed 👍 Thank you for the great info in the video 👌

Nice video. Missing INFO about ground clearance and suspension travel !!! Would be great to had those things in the videos. Thanks 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

Great video, totally agree with you on all counts, i worked in sales in Ducati Glasgow and having ridden them all the 1100 would be my choice every time if only they made an 1100 Desert Salad!

Absolutely agree with your assessment

I like the yellow one too. That's the proper Italian yellow. Duc stopped using it ages ago. Nice to see it making a comeback. I also like more substantial bikes. I'll trade weight for comfort and stability. At road speeds, that little bit of extra mass ain't going to make much difference to how fast you can change directions on a twisty road. The bad part about the 1100 is heat. Apparently, it makes a lot of it near the right leg. Those big flame retardant boots you're wearing likely insulated you from it. Read a lot of complaints from people wearing lesser footwear though.

The only model available in my country as of today (August 1st, 2022) is the regular yellow Icon. And it costs a third of two-bedroom apartment.

I was thinking to the Icon Dark but got a Speed Twin and love it! However, I did see that 1100 Scrambler in person and it’s a beauty. Just not sure if it has enough power though.

I own Icon Flat Track and loved it. If i am going to choose brand new, i will go with Nightshift/ Urban Motard.

I got an Italia independent second hand a while back... got a zard slip on... sounds proper obnoxious!!! Great bike, Love it!!!

What you are describing the Nightshift to be is what the Ducati Scrambler Cafe racer is. The differences is pirelli tire and the angle of the rake on the bike. I take it that they don't make the Scrambler Cafe racer anymore and or replaced it with the night shift

Desert Sled 2019 rider here. Love the bike and love to take it off-road. And I to have the Beeline navi, great retro looking navi, perfect with the retro style of a scrambler.

I am still 6‘2 tall and I would go for the desert sled. After using the first set of tires, I would change to road focused tires. I am sure that this will work quite well because the bmw gs 850 does it with good effort

I had never heard that good comparison about the short difference in hp between 800 and 1100 engines, sure the way you enjoy the motorcycle is not always a matter of higher numbers. Follow u from Colombia

The 1100! Such a nice bike. Tried one once and it feels good. Makes me feel a bit more relaxed than I do on my KTM Duke I have now...hmm...

I am road oriented but I love the looks of the Desert Sled. I would buy it if it wasn't too tall for me. I am 5'8" tall...........Sal : )

I bought the 1100 Tribute Pro, and I can only agree with you, Bob: definitely the best Scrambler ever ! I just love it, and so does everyone who sets their eyes on it !

Got the Desert Sled for more off road trips. Sure it doesn't rip like my ST4s. But I do find myself going to it more for the lack of speed and ease of riding it around.

Excellent scrambler presentation, I'll go for the Nightshift for daily use or the Tribute Pro if I feel like going retro :)

hey Bob! I appreciate this comprehensive comparison, well done and many thanks! I have an unrelated question: what boots are you wearing in this vid? I mean the mx/adventure looking brown boots. Are they any good? the look good tho! thanks

I agree with you the 1100 looks best but not sure about the clocks.

The Urban Motard would be my pick cause i'm only 5'6 next would be the Tribute but a little pricey.

I wasn't looking for a scrambler when I bought a year or two ago but was comparing the R nine T and the Scrambler Café Racer. The R Nine T wins on price, power, performance and reliability, and I'd say looks as well. The Ducati Scramblers are good looking bikes like many Ducati's but even when only compared to their European competition they are over priced.

Love the desert sled !

In my heyday as a rider, I owned several large dual road adventure bikes like BMW GSs , Honda XLV 750, Triumph Tiger Trail. Always had great fun riding down gravel backroads. Now I’m more sedentary, so I’d probably go for the safety yellow 1100 . The desert sled if I lived closer to dirt roads.

I got an Urban Enduro and for last 5 years I do not see an alternative for it in Scrabler segment of Ducati. I imagined the Urban Motart would be the one however the road tyres make it to much road oriented and Sled is not enough road connected. In terms of sound there is still lots of aftermarket solutions. I got a Termi on my urban enduro and "race" engine map and got a perfect machine for roads and some motocross light terrain. I see the Indian FTR as only alternative, but not want to lose that Ducati badge yet :P

All the scrambler range from are awesome 👍👍👌. My choice is the urban motard. I like more road focused naked bikes and sports bikes and the urban motard is good. I haven't had a chance to Ride scrambler range bikes but because i love sporty bikes, the urban motard is my pik of the bunch. It is kinda of a sporty super moto that has retro styling😍.

I prefer the 800 above the 1100. I have a flat track pro and it is just perfect. Very flickable and fun to ride. It is cheaper than the 1100 and in the lower speeds the 800 is more plush to ride. I do not need the 1100cc to have fun. I would rather buy a monster for that money. The only thing that I really had to change was the seat. I installed the mustang seat and that was a real game changer. I love my Scrambler, because of the lightweight you take the bike faster for a little spin. Grtz

Icon is the lightest at 408 lbs wet. Desert sled 460 lbs. Urban motard 432 lbs. I really like the 1100 tribute pro, but 465 lbs wet. Torque is the same for the 800 & 1100, while hp is up 13 with the 1100. As much as i like the tribute pro. The icon should be better due to almost 60 lbs less weight. For getting around in the city or off road. Does not matter what kind of tires a specific modal comes with. Can be changed to anything that is available for the rim size.

Urban Motard

Lucky me, the one I actually like is the cheapest, my Icon Dark will look just fine with knobby tyres, headlight grille, LV10 exhaust and hand guards. Mines coming soon.😀😀

Your suggestions are spot on! I have a new 2022 Desert Sled as a second bike (my other bike os a 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS) - the Desert Sled is perfect for me. I do mostly street riding, country backroads, and the occasional dirt/gravel-road exploring. I must admit its an expensive bike but worth it - such a thing of beauty and performance!

Icon for me first saw on venom and fell in love with her. The icon design is so living rent free in my mind that i think other scrambler design looks weird and not like icon

I have a Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special which is my favourite of them all! I've also modified it quite a bit, with: • Michelin Road 5 tyres • Tyre pen ("Michelin" painted white) • Dual Akrapovič full exhaust (decat) • Akrapovič carbon front exhaust heat shield • Motogadget M-View Cruise mirrors • Motogadget M-View barends • CNC Racing adjustable rearsets • NRC front & rear indicators • Custom tail tidy (all clean) • Access Designs side plate holder • Oil cooler guard Next mods might be: • CNC frame plugs (black) • LED headlight bulb • Custom headlight X-cover • Custom slim taillight (LED) • Sprocket guard • Chain guard • Clear clutch cover • Clear timing belt cover • Comfort seat (black) • Grips (maybe heated) • Short clutch & break leaver • CNC fuel tank cap • CNC fluid reservoirs ...etc. 🤓

As an owner of the desert sled I love it!!!!

Urban Motard but with the tribute fender painted flat black and added in. That setup is only good for dry happy days or it’s just gonna fling muck at the engine and radiator.

For me it must be the urban motard. But the sled is cool, cause i like offroading, for what i use my Tenere, so i would not need the sled. But the 1100 has the better brakes and frame, and the icon is ultracool for everything, but it‘s too small...... My wife is looking for a scrambler, she jumps from one model to the other. It‘s pure fun for me, i enjoy her dillemma 😂😂 Nice video

1100 Tribute Pro for me. Yellow is the colour. Far torquier than the 800.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE NİCE EXPLANATİON, SHOULD THE TRIBUTE PRO MODEL BE PREFERRED FOR A PERSON WHO IS 194 CM WITH LONG LEGS?

Watched a video on a routine oil change. The degree of stuff involved to do a basic oil change put the nail in the coffin on getting one.

I would like to have them all -- now have an Icon and a Desert Sled! You don't need to be 6'2" to ride the Sled -- I'm 5'10" and touch just fine!

The other one is the Cafe version which seems different again. My head says desert sled (as I live in the bush and it's 7km dirt and sand to bitumen) but my heart says Cafe version. I'm thinking the Cafe as a nice 2nd hand one is available

I rode the FTR1200S, and would swap my (special tuned 107hp, 162TQ, 262kg) Dyna for it, when the price was right.. Closest Ducati would probably be the Scrambler 1100 I guess.

I am 6.5 and the desert sled is a great machine if you dont like adventure bikes. Lower the pegs and buy a higher seat and your comfortable to ride hours in one row...

I love the desert sled.... totally 70s

Just put the 17 on the 18 inch front and change tyres . Easy fix , one ☝️ of my bikes has a Suzuki VStrom 650 front forks and wheels on a Yamaha TDM 900 ( they had a 18 inch front ) plus Honda CBR600R front brakes - as Strons are crap 💩. I also could of put a R6 17inch front on as well . I also had a Ducati 800 urban enduro in 2016/17 .

I’ve been riding Monster821 since for last 2 years and have done 15k Kms mostly on good terrain.I’m 5’6’’ and likes to do touring & mild off-roading. I want to upgrade for better comfort especially on difficult terrain. Should I switch to MultiV2 with low seat & lower suspension for better reach or Scrambler 1100 Tribute Pro?

Did you say “ball wipes” lol?!? Awesome!

I think i'd go with the Scramber.

Urban Motard looks awesome!

I think I'd take the Desert Sled. The sound of the 1100 tho...

Always wanted a Ducati but put off by the maintenance cost

Has anyone here taken theirs off-road? I test rode an Urban Motard this weekend and absolutely loved it, but I'm considering getting one with knobby tires for some casual dirt offerings. I'm curious how they feel on gentle dirt roads. We're going camping this summer and I would love to grab one before then.

Desert sled! Because it can go off road and the looks! I'm 1.87 m and the sitting position is great!

Would love to get a 1100 Sport Pro. Do they even sell them in the U.S.?

Good video but which would be better the Ducati Scrambler or the Triumph Scrambler

Hermosas 😍

As a person fairly new to riding motorcycles. I want to upgrade from my Duke 390 but I am a more commuter and light distance rider. Which scrambler is best for that?

I like how the Scramblers look like but I love how the Monsters drive, so that's my choice.

What does reinforced frame mean on the sled? Crash protection?

cornering abs on basic model? comparing it with xsr700. xsr700 is slightly over priced at 8200&? or basic scrambler is value for money in my opinion

Nightshift easily!

Desert sled for sure!

How is the fueling and gear boxes?

I’ve never ridden a bike with a single brake disk at the front i see a lot of bigger cc bikes with this now I don’t know if I’d feel comfortable with just a single brake disc on the front

Great review! I would love the 1100 Sport Pro, but my wallet suggests the Icon 800 😅

I love the Tribute 1100, but the only Scrambler that Ducati makes available in Brasil is the Icon 😞

0:28 optic glasses model? :)

Why did you blur the speed on the 1000cc video? Can you be fined if they see you wrong doing in KZfaq? Just posted some crazy actions in Germany last month hahaha (Sulzberg video)

I like how everyone completely ignores the existence of the Sixty2! 😅😂😅

You missed all the other 1100 ? Like the sport

Urban motard

is there is a new panigale v4r coming out this year

good video. time to upload 4k or 1440p videos, not 1080p.

The best is still mine, the beautiful green Urban Enduro, unfortunately they didn't keep the model. A shame actually, the yellow and red ones are horrible kkkk. I would love to change my Scrambler that is 2016, but in Brazil we don't have neither Ducati 1000cc nor BMW R 9T

Nightshift for me

Wait for the new 2023 version

1100 sport pro

Still don’t understand why they eliminated CafeRacer model

urban motard for me 😎

Sled is killer