Ducati to resurrect its Scrambler model in 2015

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Ducati to resurrect its Scrambler model in 2015

Relaxnews Published Wednesday, June 11, 2014 10:54AM EDT

Ducati is teasing the arrival of a mysterious new Scrambler in 2015. (Provided / Ducati)

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Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati plans to resurrect its Scrambler.

The company announced plans to launch a new Scrambler in 2015, more than 40 years after the last model in the range left the factory.

Ducati is expected to premiere this new, vintage-inspired motorcycle next October.

Before revealing details on the characteristics of the new Scrambler, the Italian manufacturer has created a dedicated website. For the time being, features only a short video on the project, ending with the outline of a new retro-style bike with wide handlebars.

So far, only a handful of Ducati insiders have laid eyes on the first prototype of the revived Scrambler. The new model could make its debut at Intermot, the International Motorcycle and Scooter Fair, which takes place Oct. 1-5 in Cologne, France.

Vintage-inspired designs have become a trend in the motorcycle industry in recent years, as exemplified by models such as the BMW R nineT and the Moto Guzzi V7.

Originally, Scrambler was the name given to a line of motorcycles with engines from 250cc to 450cc produced by Ducati from 1962 to 1974, primarily for the North American market.