Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Sixty2 was Ducati's attempt to lure newer riders into the Bologna fold with a detuned 399cc L-twin and genuine Italian styling. On paper it sounds cynical, but in the metal it actually works. The motor is genuinely characterful for its size — that desmo bark is unmistakable at idle, and the torque curve suits urban riding better than you'd expect. It's also surprisingly light and flickable, which makes it genuinely fun rather than just a learner placeholder. Used examples are plentiful now and prices have dropped sensibly. That said, do your homework. The throttle-by-wire system on early units had glitches, and service intervals get ignored more than you'd like on these budget-entry Ducatis. Check the desmo service history religiously — a skipped valve check is expensive trouble. Cosmetic damage is common too; these attract new riders who drop things. For the right buyer at the right price, it's a charming, approachable machine that doesn't insult your intelligence.