Ducati unveil revamped Scrambler 800 Full Throttle and new competitively-priced Icon Dark for 2025

Ducati have given their retro Scrambler 800 range a reshuffle for the year ahead with two new models, one of which gives their existing Full Throttle a cosmetic refresh, while the second introduces an entirely new Scrambler model, called the Icon Dark, into the mix.

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The Icon Dark will see its dealer release this month, but the newly enhanced Full Throttle will have to wait until December to be let loose. 

In line with the Borgo Panigale manufacturer’s plans to build more attainable motorcycles, price has been announced at £11,195 for the Full Throttle and £9495 for the Icon Dark – £500 cheaper than the 2024 Icon model. 

The new bikes come as Ducati look to adjust their manufacturing strategy to suit a market seeking more affordable machines – whilst still maintaining their lineup of premium offerings too. 

Head of Ducati UK, Fabrizio Cazzoli recently told MCN: “The market is changing. The products are changing in line with the market demand and I think Ducati are following that trend very well. Regulations are now putting a cap on the growth in power and performance of bikes. But the other part, of course, possibly more important, is that the cost of motorcycles is becoming increasingly significant for people.”

Both new machines share the same mechanical architecture as the three existing offerings in the 803cc Scrambler family. 

Their air-cooled V-twin motors still produce a punchy, yet unintimidating 73bhp and 49lb.ft of torque and there will also be a 47bhp version available for A2 licence holders. Both bikes get an up and down quickshifter, cornering ABS and two riding modes – ‘Rain’ and ‘Sport’, too.

Ducati describe the new Icon Dark as “the most essential and modern model in the range”. Whilst it is technically identical to the current Icon model, the vibrant yellow paintjob has been replaced with a matt black affair – making for a mean and moody vibe.

The revamped Full Throttle gets a similarly dark makeover, replacing the red and black livery with a new black and bronze design.

To carry over the flat-track inspired looks, Ducati have continued to use the low bars, short front mudguard and aluminium sump guard.

There’s also a standard fitment Termignoni silencer and ‘62’ graphic adorning the side number boards – nodding to 1962 when the original Ducati Scrambler made its debut.

Ducati’s 50 2 50 finance scheme, which applied to 2024 Scrambler models will not be available moving into 2025.