The Ducati Scrambler 1100 is not long for this world. Rather than update its aging engine (originally borrowed from the Monster 1100) to meet ever-stricter European emissions regulations, Ducati is dropping it from its portfolio altogether.
The odds were stacked against the Ducati Scrambler 1100 from the get-go. It offers less power than most of its competitors for the same, or more, money. And the fact that it inherited the goofy ‘Scrambler’ moniker from the more established Ducati Scrambler 800 when it barely resembles one, hasn’t helped.
As far as we’re concerned, the Scrambler 1100 got a raw deal. It has a lot going for it in the looks department, its air-cooled mill feels wonderfully retro, and it’s a delight to ride.…