Ducati Scrambler Nightshift gets sexy new paint
Ducati has made its sleek and sexy Scrambler Nightshift model even sexier
There are apparently more than 450 different characters in the Hello Kitty universe; we’re willing to bet there have been only slightly fewer Scrambler variants over the years. As a result, the company seems to be running out of cool-sounding words and phrases for its models.
Case in point: the Nightshift. If you think about it, nobody wants a nightshift. Other bad names for bikes might be: Unpaid Overtime, Capability Process, Compulsory Redundancy, or Operational Restructuring.
All that said, the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift sure is pretty. First launched in 2021, the model receives a very attractive coat of new paint for 2026 - namely Emerald Green.
“Defined by the Ducati Style Centre, the new colour scheme draws inspiration from the two- and four-wheeled icons of the 1970s,” states a media release. “The Nightshift [represents] the most elegant and classic soul of Ducati Scrambler, thanks to more refined details such as the stitched seat, in true café racer style, or the alternation of glossy and matt parts.”
Cafe racer style. On a scrambler. Discuss.
The most expensive of the current Ducati Scrambler line-up, the Nightshift is driven by the same air-cooled 803cc Desmodue L-twin engine as all the others. That means claimed peak outputs of 72 bhp, and 48 lb-ft of torque.
The entire range had a refresh not too long ago, with changes being made to improve the transmission and reduce weight. The clutch is reportedly smoother than the one you may have experienced when the platform was first launched roughly a decade ago, and the whole shebang weighs 4 kg less.
You also get ride by wire, cornering ABS, traction control, two riding modes, and LED lighting.
“The Scrambler models within the Ducati range are the perfect choice for those who want to express their personality through a motorcycle,” states a media release. “[The Ducati Scrambler is] a motorcycle designed for those seeking freedom and wanting to share their style and way of being with others.”
The Nightshift starts at £11,495 and will be available from Ducati dealerships from later this month.
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Chris Cope is a fourth-generation journalist, originally from Texas. He has lived in the UK for roughly two decades and has been writing about motorcycles for most of that time. He has written for dozens of publications and websites in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
