ROAD NEWS
DUCATI DEBUTS ULTRA EXCLUSIVE SCRAMBLER
I
t seems the going theme at the moment is
that if there is a limited edition motorcycle
going, particularly if its origins are European,
Kiwis aren’t going to get a look in.
The result of close collaboration between the
Ducati Design Centre and Scuderia Club Italia,
the Scrambler Ducati Club Italia is a limitededition
motorcycle intended exclusively for
members of, well, you guessed it the Scuderia
Club Italia.
Scuderia Club Italia itself is a sports-cultural
association, founded in 1989 by vintage/racing
car drivers, connoisseurs and enthusiasts. Its
members – which are limited to no more than
80 members as per the association’s statute –
are united by a burning passion for automobiles.
Club Italia does much to promote Italian cars
through sporting events, what’s more, it
designs and develops original versions of
cars and motorcycles.
The latest Scuderia is built around the new
Scrambler Ducati 1100 Sport PRO, with the
Scrambler Ducati Club Italia featuring unique
graphics and a wealth of accessories. Ducati
hasn’t mentioned exactly how many will be
made, but considering if even all of the Scuderia
Club Italia members bought one there would be
less than 80 it definitely has the makings of the
most exclusive Scrambler built by Ducati to date.
Design highlights on this “special” include the
red leather seat by Poltrona Frau with
embroidered Club Italia logo and the metallic
blue tank with bright red side panels, topped
off by the Giugiaro-designed Ducati logo. The
frame has the same metallic blue finish as the
tank, while the rear subframe comes in natural
aluminium. The front and rear fenders are in
aluminium with a tricolour finish. Spoked wheels
(with black rims and spokes) complete the bike’s
eye-catching character. As you’d expect of a
limited edition machine, an aluminium plaque
on the frame identifies the series number.
Other aluminium goodies Ducati have added
into the mix include a set of type-approved
Termignoni titanium silencers and a billet
aluminium tank cap, the underside of which
sports the Club Italia shield logo. The LED
indicator bodies are in billet aluminium, as are
the brake and clutch levers, brake and clutch
fluid reservoir covers, frame plugs and footpegs.
A headlight mesh guard gives the front end of
the Scrambler Ducati Club Italia an assertive,
original feel, while heated grips offer comfort
and practicality in the colder months.
Each member of the exclusive club who orders
one of these gorgeous Ducatis will also receive a
personalised bike cover, a certificate of
authenticity and a hand-crafted Bell helmet
that matches the colour of the bike and
features dedicated graphics.
94 KIWI RIDER