2025 Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle

The modern-day Scrambler first appeared in showrooms in 2015 and quickly gained a cult-like following based on its unique looks and rideability. With a standard seat height of 795mm, even the seriously vertically challenged will be able to manoeuvre this bike.

Weighing in at a very reasonable 185kg kerb weight makes it attractive to our female readers as well, and that’s important, because the Full Throttle, like all its siblings is a bike for everyone.

An improved trellis frame, new chassis and updated engine all contribute to the bike’s improved package, while the rear swingarm is now combined with a shock absorber that’s been repositioned to the centre of the bike for better handling.

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The downside is that this writer, at 185cm tall, looked a bit like a circus bear riding a Dinky. That didn’t dampen our enthusiasm in the slightest though, as the Scrambler is loaded with personality and attracts attention whenever you pull up at a café.

We were constantly approached by admirers keen to take a closer look at the Full Throttle edition and ask what it was like to ride. We were happy to oblige. It’s fair to say, as a daily commuter and weekend companion, Ducati have nailed their target market.

The air-cooled 803cc twin cylinder desmodromic engine provides a lively 53.6kW of power and 65Nm of torque in a combination that’s perfect for lane splitting, with enough punch to put a grin on your face every time you ride.

Standard safety and assistance tech includes riding and power modes, cornering ABS, traction control and a daytime running light. The mirrors are well positioned and offer outstanding visibility. The switchgear has a nice quality to it.

The 4.3-inch colour TFT display is bright and easy to read, while offering a solid amount of useful information at a glance. The display changes from light to dark between day and night rides as well, which is a nice touch.

You’ll also find a full LED lighting package, a USB socket, a Termignoni muffler, a quick shifter, a sporty front mudguard, sump guard and side number plates. Each variant in the range has a dedicated livery too.

The Scramber Full Throttle does have some quirks though, and stashing the USB port under the seat is one of them. It means that if you’re using something like a Quad Lock, it makes it nigh on impossible to charge your phone at the same time.

That seat is quite solid as well, and we found ourselves standing up on a regular basis for a bit of butt relief. Likewise, while the bi-directional quick shifter is smooth, the gate between gears in the 6-speed manual transmission spans a vast distance.

On the road, an electronic fuel injection setup, 50mm throttle body and ride-by-wire system make for crisp and responsive acceleration, while its 24-degree rake makes it comfortable to ride. Suspension comes in the form of a Kayaba 41mm USD fork up front.

While it’s not adjustable, the rear mono-shock is, with both offering 150mm of travel. A 330mm semi-floating front rotor features a radial Brembo Monobloc four-piston calliper up front. A 245mm rear rotor sports a single-piston setup.

Front end stopping power is great, but the rear left a fair bit to be desired. We needed to push down hard to elicit any kind of response and even then, it wasn’t satisfactory. 10-spoke alloy wheels (18-inch front and 17-inch rear) are shod in Pirelli MT60 rubber.

Fuel economy from the 13.5-litre tank averages out at about 5.2-litres/100km, meaning its good for roughly 250km of riding between fills. Out on the open road (your local freeway or highway, if you will), the Ducati Scrambler is good up to about 100km/h.

Beyond that, there’s some noticeable head buffeting, with the steering also becoming quite light. That aside, this is a bike that’s squarely pitched at the inner-city, café racer crew and refreshingly, it doesn’t try to pretend to be anything else.

For a daily commute, a quick trip to the shops or a day out with some friends, this is a great bike that’s totally fit for purpose. It’s fun and lively with a dash of Keanu Reeves’ good looks thrown in to make it stand out from the crowd.

You can ramp that up too, with literally hundreds of options available to customise your Scrambler. That means that in no time at all, you can have it covered in more bling than a Christmas tree.

It also means you can turn it into your own unique ride. Even the tank has an interchangeable cover to perfect your preferred look (our test bike had the red version for example, paired with red race numbers).

You can also buy Scrambler helmets and riding gear to complete the package and become a walking billboard. Priced at $20,300 ride away (as tested), the 2025 Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle comes with a 2-year unlimited kilometre warranty.

You can find out more by visiting the Ducati Scrambler website or by talking to your local dealership.

Our test bike was provided by Ducati Motorcycles Australia & New Zealand for independent review purposes.