2026Ducati Scrambler Nightshift

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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.

Capacity: 803.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 182.0 kg
Seat height: 780 mm
Power: 73.0 HP (53.7 kW)

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What’s new for the 2026 Ducati Scrambler Nightshift

vs the 2025

Spec	2025	2026
Power	73.0 HP (53.3 kW) @ 8250 RPM	73.0 HP (53.7 kW)

Other years 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail35%

Cornering75%

City riding85%

Daily riding80%

Touring40%

Two-up50%

Track30%

Best for: A stylish urban roadster for city commuting, spirited back-road blasts and casual weekend rides, with light unpaved-road ability.
Built for: Cool, minimalist retro-scrambler with a punchy air-cooled L-twin, blacked-out styling and a playful, easygoing personality.
Not ideal for: Not for serious off-roaders, long-haul tourers wanting wind protection and luggage, or track riders chasing outright pace.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 780mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2026 Ducati Scrambler Nightshift, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 803.0 ccm
Power: 73.0 HP (53.7 kW)
Torque: 65.2 Nm (6.6 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4011 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 88.0 x 66.0 mm
Compression: 11.0:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 2

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1449 mm
Overall length: 2100 mm
Overall width: 855 mm
Overall height: 1150 mm
Seat height: 780 mm
Dry weight: 182.0 kg
Wet weight: 191.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 14.50 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front suspension: Upside-down Kayaba fork, 41mm
Rear suspension: Kayaba rear shock, pre-load adjustable.
Front wheel travel: 150 mm
Rear wheel travel: 150 mm
Rake (fork angle): 24.0°
Trail: 108 mm
Rake: 24deg

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Radial 4-piston caliper with Bosch Cornering ABS.
Front brakes diameter: 330 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. 1-piston floating caliper with Bosch Cornering ABS.
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 110/80-18
Rear tyre: 180/55-17

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2021	2023	2024	2026	2027
Capacity	803 cc	803 cc	803 cc	803 cc	803 cc
Dry weight	180 kg	176 kg	176 kg	182 kg	182 kg
Seat height	798 mm	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm
Fuel capacity	13.5 L	13.5 L	13.5 L	14.5 L	14.5 L