Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Test Ride | The Scrambler With Real Off Road Chops?

Ducati has made a raft of changes to the Scrambler Desert Sled to make it a better off road machine. I went on a road test to see how compared to the Full Throttle I rode a little while back...
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[@JiveDilletante]

This was the review I needed, particularly the comments about road use. Thanks!

[@WeNeedASaga]

i'm glad to hear it helped you out mate.

[@koreysmith3050]

Funny. I’ve been looking at the 701 for months now and like you said, after I found this thing I’m now at a loss. I can’t decide which one I’d be happier with. I wonder which is more reliable.

[@WeNeedASaga]

how much time will you spend offroad riding? if you do more tarmac than dirt, and only want to do fire trails etc I think the desert sled would be cool. If you spend more than half your time offroad and want to tackle more challenging terrain, the 701 will be a better choice. hope that helps!

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

Good review for a practical general purpose bike. Good enough for dirt roads , pot holes & corrigations. Anything more dirt worthy , I would consider duel sports or adventure bike. Still the best alternative to a 1200gs I have seen

[@joshpippin118]

I'm sure it goes off-road just fine but how do you know? I didn't see any dirt.

[@KingCast65]

I know right.

[@beetleything1864]

plenty reviews off road - this is a very good one - the guy riding is a VERY good off road rider and really works it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHrTg2aBpbt7g8U&frags=pl%2Cwn

[@tbthedozer]

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE & XC (Enduro/Extreme, City) fully adjustable forks (Showa) fully adjustable rear (Öhlins) color TFT display for instrument panel. I think there’s an inch more suspension travel on the XE vs the Desert Sled. Oh, and the front is a 21” wheel like a proper off roader. 😁 Likely a bit heavier but will do freeway speeds without working up a sweat. Not as nimble as a DRZ but not bad for an ADV bike somewhere between a dual sport and a BMW GSA. I’d say they were aiming for the BMW. when they made this one, and made a pretty good shot across the bow.

[@johngrover7286]

The style of the bike you're on is retro to 70s and 80s Enduros

[@beetleything1864]

good review - highlighting all the relevant points and nicely put - thx

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

I think comparison to a 650 Vstrom or a Yamaha 700 Tenere would be more like it. That weight class and level of technology. More of a naked adventure bike. Add a windscreen and bags.. Etc.

[@ashvin25]

Great review, super cool bike. Might buy one, thanks 👍

[@WeNeedASaga]

thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@Speedytrip]

Great review, whats your microphone setup?

[@WeNeedASaga]

Speedytrip thanks mate. Mic is a Sena 20S bluetooth communicator with a bluetooth backpack which connects to the gopro. There's a link to them in the video descrption if you want to check them out.

[@aleks9682]

i am from ride by ben i love bikes and i love ur channel so i subed

[@v-trigger6137]

So This Bike Made For Riding In Any Kind Road Like Dirt Road, Rock Road, Jungle Road, Off Road, Concrete Road, Sand Road?

[@WeNeedASaga]

yes that's right

[@v-trigger6137]

WeNeedASaga Oh 😁

[@gphedits2115]

nice vid bro keep them up!!

[@WeNeedASaga]

thanks! I'll keep at it :)

[@gphedits2115]

nice bro

[@disekjoumoer]

XT800

[@beetleything1864]

disekjoumoer yeah they should have badged it xt800. Thats my plan when i get one.

[@grinnerschic]

Nice one beautiful bike

[@WeNeedASaga]

I agree, it looks super cool.

[@paulusher3466]

Nice enough bike but sounds like a knackered lawnmower on tickover. Still might buy one but is it better than a triumph scrambler?

[@WeNeedASaga]

it will definitely be more capable off road than the Triumph Scrambler!

[@Themotolife]

hear from ride by bens channel just subed

[@WeNeedASaga]

legend! thanks mate and welcome :)

[@MeelkyJoe]

Maybe take the scrambler off road to test it and comment?

[@adjuster56]

Being an American, I get anxiety watching you ride on the other side of the road. It is messing with my head.

[@WeNeedASaga]

adjuster56 haha, i hear you. I have the same issue with the numerous American channels I watch.

[@patchodg]

but you don't go off road..... in appropriate title really

[@allang1990]

First!!!

[@Nostrildomus]

Me twou3

[@davidspin5353]

Y'all talk funny and your on the wrong side of the motor way, Mate...