This model nameplate belongs to Ducati’s modern Scrambler family, a retro-inspired line that revived one of the brand’s most recognizable themes after a long absence. Ducati Heritage states that the original Scrambler was produced from 1962 to 1975, and that the modern re-emergence arrived in 2015 after the project was first presented in 2014. Ducati also notes that production of the new bike began in Bologna in late 2014, ahead of the 2015 market launch.
The 800-series models are the core of the revived Scrambler range and use the 803 cc air-cooled L-twin platform that helped define the family’s easy, approachable character. Rather than attempting to recreate a pure vintage motorcycle, the modern Scrambler was designed as a contemporary interpretation of the original idea: simple, customizable, visually distinctive, and aimed at riders who wanted style and relaxed everyday usability as much as heritage. Over time, the 800 line became the main gateway into Ducati’s “Land of Joy,” with multiple variants appearing around the same basic mechanical concept.
In Ducati’s own heritage and newsroom materials, the Scrambler is presented as a successful relaunch rather than a separate, unrelated model. The line has been continuously developed since its 2015 introduction, and Ducati later introduced a next-generation update while retaining the same family identity. For that reason, this nameplate is best understood as a single ongoing production period that started with the modern revival in 2015 and remains current today.