The Ducati DesertX brings the spirit of legendary rally raids into a modern, powerful package built for riders who accept no boundaries. At its heart lies the famous 937 cc Testastretta 11° engine, delivering 110 hp and 92 Nm of torque, offering the perfect balance between explosive power and fluid rideability in all conditions. Packed with an advanced electronics suite including 6 Riding Modes, Cornering ABS, and traction control, it ensures complete confidence and safety.
To suit different riding styles, the DesertX is available in three specialized versions:
Equipped with a 21-litre fuel tank and premium Brembo M50 brakes, the Ducati DesertX is ready to take you to the most remote corners of the world, no matter the terrain. Choose your version and start your next ultimate adventure.
| Engine and Performance | |
| Engine Type: | Testastretta 11°, L-Twin 90°, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Cooling: | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel Injection: | Electronic fuel injection (Ride-by-Wire) |
| Displacement: | 937 cc |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.3 : 1 |
| Maximum Power: | 110 hp (81 kW) @ 9,250 rpm |
| Maximum Torque: | 92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Emission Standard: | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission: | 6-speed with Ducati Quick Shift Up/Down |
| Clutch: | Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch |
| Final Drive: | Chain |
| Dimensions and Weight | |
| Seat Height: | 875 mm (DesertX / Discovery) | 910 mm (Rally) |
| Dry Weight: | 210 kg (DesertX / Discovery) | 203 kg (Rally) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: | 21 l |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension (DesertX / Discovery): | KYB USD Ø 46 mm fork, fully adjustable (230 mm travel) |
| Rear Suspension (DesertX / Discovery): | KYB monoshock, fully adjustable (220 mm travel) |
| Front Suspension (DesertX Rally): | KYB Closed Cartridge Ø 48 mm fork (250 mm travel) |
| Rear Suspension (DesertX Rally): | KYB Racing monoshock (240 mm travel) |
| Swingarm: | Aluminium double-sided swingarm |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake: | Twin Ø 320 mm discs, Brembo M50 monobloc radial calipers |
| Rear Brake: | Single Ø 265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper |
| Safety Systems: | Cornering ABS |
| Wheels and Tyres | |
| Front Wheel: | 21" tubeless spoked wheel |
| Rear Wheel: | 18" tubeless spoked wheel |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 - 21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 R18 |
| Wheel Features: | Reinforced off-road wheels (Rally version) |
| Electronics and Equipment | |
| Riding Modes: | Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, Rally |
| Advanced Electronic Systems: | Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) |
| Display: | 5” TFT colour display |
| Lighting & Connectivity: | Full LED lighting and USB port |
| Assistance Systems: | Cruise Control |
| Discovery Package (Standard on Discovery): | Aluminium side panniers, central stand, engine guard, radiator guard, heated grips, touring windshield, navigation ready |
| Rally Equipment (Standard on Rally): | KYB Closed Cartridge Racing suspension, carbon skid plate, race-style seat, rally protections, lighter construction, dedicated off-road sports package |
| Frame and Colours | |
| Frame: | Tubular steel trellis frame (reinforced off-road chassis) |
| Colour - DesertX: | Star White Silk |
| Colour - DesertX Discovery: | Thrilling Black / Ducati Red Discovery Livery |
| Colour - DesertX Rally: | Rally Livery |
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