I am 225lbs naked, 250lbs+ with my backpack etc… now add another 135lbs with my copilot, and we're pushing 390/400lbs. I don't think Ducati had us in mind when they designed the suspension.And what is the difference? I just get on and ride mine. But maybe I'm the "perfect" size and weight for the standard set up??
I don't think anyone is the perfect size and weight for the Scrambler suspension as it's different front to rear. It's this imbalance that irritates me as much as the poor quaility. Once you've ridden a bike with good suspension it's hard to go back. Sure, it's ok and you can get by, but the Scrambler as a bike really does deserve better.And what is the difference? I just get on and ride mine. But maybe I'm the "perfect" size and weight for the standard set up??
I think it's great over smooth roads and handles very well. It's hitting bumps like drain covers etc that I find really jarring as if the high speed compression is to high.I'm 150lbs (just under 11 stone) and it seems to work for me. It's comfortable (not sure if it's all day comfortable yet) and when I chuck it around corners (and I mean chuck) it doesn't falter.
That's interesting as I find the Scrambler makes perfect sense over nadgery roads that I wouldn't take my Pani anywhere near.I think it's great over smooth roads and handles very well. It's hitting bumps like drain covers etc that I find really jarring as if the high speed compression is to high.
The Scrambler is supposed to be fire road capable - I guess not for the Pani lolThat's interesting as I find the Scrambler makes perfect sense over nadgery roads that I wouldn't take my Pani anywhere near.![]()