R&D – Ducati rejects the scooter, but not the Scrambler … – Used DUCATI

Ducati rejects the scooter, but not the Scrambler…

R & amp; D - Ducati rejects the scooter, but not the Scrambler ... - Used DUCATI

The rumor of a scooter project at Ducati regularly resurfaces on the web, even if, for the CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, these are baseless allegations. Claudio Domenicali thus assures "categorically" that no plan concerning a scooter is in progress or foreseen in the near future….

The rumor of a scooter project at Ducati regularly resurfaces on the web, even if, for the CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, these are baseless allegations. Claudio Domenicali thus assures "categorically" that no plan concerning a scooter is in progress or foreseen in the near future….

"I do not understand why this story has grown to such an extent", is astonished – even annoyed – the big Italian boss with our colleagues from .

It is true that the rumor of a scooter resurfaces regularly on the side of Borgo Panigale, despite the official denials of the various Ducati leaders (read in particular and).

According to Domenicali, the brand has no such project in its boxes and will follow its current line: build racy motorcycles with high technological content..

No scooter but a Scrambler for 2015 ?

Asked about the possibility of (re) seeing a Scrambler type motorcycle land in the range (from 1962 to 1974, Ducati produced a Scrambler of 250, 350 and 450 cc, mainly for the American market), as some stolen photos suggest. prototypes, the CEO of the Bologna Reds has neither denied nor confirmed the information…

Claudio Domenicali explains that he closely follows the current trend towards retro and low-displacement motorcycles, but assures that Ducati does not plan to build a single-cylinder engine – as can be heard on both sides of the Alps – for try to make your place.

"We believe that we have the engines we need for this market," he says, acknowledging de facto that Ducati is seriously considering the launch of such a motorcycle….

What to think that the release of a Scrambler powered by the air-cooled twin of the Monster 696 and / or 796 is possible in 2015? To be continued on MNC: stay connected !

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