[AzCal Retred]

https://scramblerducati.com/us/bike/desertsled/

https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/2021-ducati-scrambler-desert-sled-review/

[Karl Childers]

I've read  and seen so many good reviews on that motorcycle, the journalists and online pundits seem to love the bike and it get's high ratings for it's fun factor. Not superior in any one way but the sort of machine that puts a smile on your face when you ride it. I'll add it to my list of motorcycles I'd like to own but most likely  never will. I'd at least like to get to ride one to see if I would walk away with the same impressions.

[AzCal Retred]

Ducati spied testing smaller Hypermotard with single-cylinder engine
Anuj Mishra; September 14, 2023

https://www.bikewale.com/news/ducati-spied-testing-smaller-hypermotard-with-single-cylinder-engine/?utm_source=BWSubscription&utm_medium=BrowserNotification&utm_campaign=BikewaleWebNotification&utm_term=157499

- Speculated to be powered by a 659cc single
- Power output could be around 75 BHP
- Will compete against the KTM 690 SMC R
Italian two-wheeler marque, Ducati is readying a smaller version of the Hypermotard. The spy shots of its camouflaged test mule have surfaced on the internet revealing ample details about the motorcycle.
As is clear from the spy shots, the test mule was running on a single-cylinder engine that looks considerably smaller than the 937cc, twin-cylinder mill of the existing Hypermotard 950. If speculations are anything to go by, this new motor will boast a displacement of close to 659cc. And since it will directly compete against the KTM 690 SMC R supermoto, which makes 75bhp, the power output of this Ducati is likely to be in the same ballpark. This engine evidently gets a vertically-placed cylinder along with a swingarm mounted directly to the engine; a setup similar to the bigger V4 Ducatis.
Speculations suggest that it might be an extremely light weight machine considering the engine seems to be acting as the stressed member of the chassis. Other visible cycle parts include 17-inch aluminium wheels, fully adjustable rear monoshock, upside-down front forks, twin discs up front, and a single disc at the rear. Moreover, the styling of the bike looks in line with the Hypermotard family with a minimalistic yet sharp bodywork along with a stubby, high-mounted exhaust sitting under the seat.
The last single-cylinder engine Ducati made was in 1993 for the Supermano race-only machine that had a displacement of 572cc with about 80bhp on tap. Now, for this upcoming motorcycle, Ducati might either retain the Hypermotard nameplate or come up with a new moniker paying homage to the Supermano.

[AzCal Retred]

More mono-lung duck rumours...

Ducati Single Cylinder Motorcycle – Hypermotard 650?

https://www.rushlane.com/ducati-single-cylinder-motorcycle-spied-testing-ktm-rival-12478964.html

Same 659cc single-cylinder homologated by NHTSA in USA? When the recent spy shots of a single-cylinder Ducati motorcycle went viral, it sheds light on a single-cylinder powered motorcycle that Ducati registered with NHTSA. According to that registration, this single-cylinder engine will be a 659cc unit and has a 4V head. It seems to have a SOHC setup and a liquid-cooling jacket. Power may be around 75 bhp. This engine looks to the a stressed unit in the frame. Rear swingarm seems to be directly connected to the engine too. These are weight-saving measures and Ducati’s upcoming single-cylinder bike could sport impressive kerb weight numbers. Ducati might be eyeing KTM 690 SMC R with this upcoming Hypermotard 650 (name not confirmed).

[Leofric]

The Ducati 800 Scrambler engine is dull according to some reviews which did seem a bit odd to me as I  thought the V (L ) twin Ducati engine was supposed to be full of character !
I did sit on one in a showroom once and the dealer allowed me to start it up and run the engine for a short while (but not have a test ride ) and the engine didn't seem that exciting to me.

[AzCal Retred]

If you find one cheap ($500  ) let me know, Likely a +70 HP, 430 Lb. Desert Sled Scrambler is not "too dull" for me...

[Leofric]

If you find one cheap ($500  ) let me know, Likely a +70 HP, 430 Lb. Desert Sled Scrambler is not "too dull" for me...

The used ones I have seen weren't particularly cheap ! Maybe add another zero to your budget and you might get one 
 

[Richard230]

How about this Ducati?  The 2024 Ducati Multistrada V4S Grand Tour. Right in your price range. 

https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new-model-preview/2024-ducati-multistrada-v4-s-grand-tour-first-look-44594785

[AzCal Retred]

  !!!

Great hardware, but...to paraphrase Axman88: For the $3500-$4500 in taxes, license, registration, insurance, etc. on that deal I could have a damn nice used CB500X or already cut-down, lightly-used KLR650.

I'll leave the $30K wonder bikes to the "unwanted children of the wealthy" Remittance Men with delusions of grandeur.

[Richard230]

Do you have an extra $40K+ USD burning a hole in your wallet with nothing better to spend it on than a new 2024 Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 30th year special 'Anniversario 916" model? Order yours now before they are all gone.
https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new-model-preview/2024-ducati-panigale-v4-sp2-30-anniversario-916-confirmed-44594947