Italian motorcycle maker Ducati has suspended sales of its Scrambler range, Monster 821 and Panigale 1299. All three bikes have been withdrawn as they don't comply with the new BS-IV emission.
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However, Ducati enthusiasts need not worry. The company will re-launch both Scrambler and Monster 821 models this year itself after upgrading its engines to BS-IV compliant. Ducati dealerships were selling the existing stock of BS III engine with discount up to Rs. 2 lakh in March. Some Scrambler units were sold at Rs. 6.68 lakh before April, while the actual cost of the motorcycle was Rs. 8.18 lakh.
Ducati is expected to re-launch the Scrambler range before the festive season. This is because the recently launched Ducati Monster 797 and Scrambler share the same engine. Hence, BS-IV engine for Scrambler has already been developed. On the other hand, Monster 821's re-entry is expected by the end of 2017.
It was reported that Ducati is planning to launch two new Scrambler models in India. The models in question are Scrambler Cafe Racer and Scrambler Desert Sled. Both new versions may debut with the BS-IV compliant Scramblers.
Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer is a throwback to the original cafe racer bikes of 1960s. Like Cafe Racer bikes, it gets clip-on bars, number boards, a nose fairing, stubby mudguard and single seat with pillion cover. On the other hand, Desert Sled is the off-road version with 19-inch spoke wheels, headlight mesh guard, off-road style footpegs with removable rubber pads, high mudguards and engine skid plate. Both bikes will share 803cc Desmodue L-twin motor seen in the Monster 797.
The Panigale 1299 and 1299 S were one of the expensive bikes Ducati sold in India. Re-launch of the Panigale family is expected slightly later.
