From Scrambler and Multistrada to Monster and SuperSport — Ducati is launching 12 new bikes in India, check the launch dates here

• Italian superbike maker Ducati revealed its expansion plans in India and it is gearing up to launch as many as 12 new BS VI-compliant models this year.
• The new offering from Ducati’s stable includes all-new models like Multistrada V4, Streetfighter V4, Monster, SuperSport 950, Scrambler Nightshift with the updated versions BS-VI engines.
• Bookings for the BS-VI Scrambler Icon and Scrambler Icon Dark are now open, which can be made through the nearest dealerships at an initial payment of ₹50,000.

2020 has been a tough year for automakers, but it looks like 2021 holds a lot more for not just the manufacturers, but also the biking enthusiasts. Italian superbike maker Ducati revealed its expansion plans in India and it is gearing up to launch as many as 12 new BS VI-compliant models this year.

“For us, at Ducati, the majority of our launches and plans were pushed to 2021 and this year is going to be one of the most exciting years for us, with new launches planned in every quarter,” said Ducati India Managing Director Bipul Chandra.


Ducati saw its launches getting held up in 2020 due to the coronavirus-induced disruptions. However, they got back on track with the launch of three BS IV-compliant bikes in December.

The new offering from Ducati’s stable includes all-new models like Multistrada V4, Streetfighter V4, Monster, SuperSport 950, Scrambler Nightshift with the updated versions BS-VI engines.

In fact, bookings for the BS-VI Scrambler Icon and Scrambler Icon Dark are now open, and can be made through the nearest dealerships at an initial payment of ₹50,000.

These are the 12 expected launches from Ducati:

Bikes	Expected launch date
Scrambler 800	January 2021
Diavel	March 2021
XDiavel	March 2021
Multistrada V4	March 2021
Streetfighter V4	September 2021
MY2021 Panigale V4	March 2021.
Monster	August 2021
SuperSport 950	March 2021
Hypermotard 950 RVE	March 2021
Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro	NA
Scrambler Night Shift	NA
Scrambler Desert Sled	NA

Source: Ducati and multiple reports

Ducati is starting its expansion with the roll-out of the BSVI models of Scrambler, Diavel and the new XDiavel in the first quarter of the year. These will be followed by the launch of all-new motorcycles based on the V4 engine platform, including the Multistrada V4, the Streetfighter V4 and MY2021 Panigale V4.


The latter half of the year will see Ducati spice up the super-naked segment with its all-new offering, the Monster, followed by the SuperSport 950 and the Hypermotard 950 RVE.

Ducati would also be resuming activities like DRE Dream Tour, Off-Road Days, Track Days, Individual Racetrack Training Sessions and besides introducing DRE Safety this year, depending upon the prevailing COVID-19 conditions.

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