KIWI RIDER JULY 2020 VOL.2 | Page 94

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