Ducati Scrambler Nightshift - 2026 Specifications and Reviews

The 2026 Ducati Scrambler Nightshift is a modern retro-styled middleweight built for urban explorers and casual riders seeking character over performance. Its 803cc air-cooled engine delivers accessible power with smooth handling courtesy of the nimble Trellis frame and forgiving geometry. Best known for blending vintage aesthetics with contemporary technology and approachable ergonomics.

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Engine and Transmission Specifications

ClutchHydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
Gearbox6 speed
Exhaust SystemStainless steel muffler with catalytic converter lambda probes, aluminium tail pipes
Compression Ratio11:1
Capacity803 cc

Physical measures and capacities

Wheelbase1.449 mm (57 in)

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift dimensions and frame

Trail108 mm
Rake24deg
FrameTubular steel Trellis frame
 
 

Other specs

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Performance Profile & Rider Fit

73 hp
Peak Power
3.9s
0-60 mph

Best For

Track30%
City85%
Cornering75%
Daily Riding80%
Touring40%
Passenger50%

Rider Profile

Best ForApproachable for newer riders yet fun for veterans; manageable 73hp, low seat and light weight make it a friendly step-up bike.
PurposeA stylish urban roadster for city commuting, spirited back-road blasts and casual weekend rides, with light unpaved-road ability.
Rider FitUpright, roomy neutral ergonomics, low 798mm seat, slim 196kg wet weight and flat bars; spoked wheels and MT60 tires give a rugged stance.
CharacterCool, minimalist retro-scrambler with a punchy air-cooled L-twin, blacked-out styling and a playful, easygoing personality.
Not Ideal ForNot for serious off-roaders, long-haul tourers wanting wind protection and luggage, or track riders chasing outright pace.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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