2023 Ducati Desert - X

$16,795

DREAMER WILDER.

DREAM WILDER.

Exploration. Fun. Performance. And a great desire to take and leave towards the horizon. The identity of this bike leaves no room for doubt: just looking at it, it brings you into the atmosphere of Dakar racing. DesertX is the first modern Ducati with 21 "front wheel and 18" rear, long stroke suspension, and a new frame designed specifically for the off-road experience.

POST HERITAGE AND DIGITALE
The Ducati DesertX is designed as a tool: essential and robust. Style is driven by functionality. That's why we pushed for a minimalist aesthetic.

VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT
DesertX is a versatile bike, adaptable to different context of use: it has been specifically developed to cope with the most demanding off-road riding, but it is also safe and comfortable for touring, and at home on everyday trails.

CHASSIS
21 "front and 18" rear wheels, long stroke suspension, generous ground clearance (9.8 in), and an off-road frame designed and tested to withstand the toughest conditions.

STABILITY
The versatility of DesertX is also reflected in the Riding Modes: there's 6 of them, with Enduro and Rally dedicated specifically to the off-road riding experience.

ENGINE
DesertX is equipped with the latest evolution of the 937 cc Testastretta 11th desmo, lighter by 3.7 lb compared to the previous generation, and equipped with a new gear ratio to ensure the best off-road behavior.

DESIGN
DesertX presented a completely new challenge to the Centro Stile. The opportunity to experiment with a new design language, seeking inspiration in the history of African Rally. The result is a solid, clean, modern design, based on shapes taken from the most adventurous off-road world. It is a bike that wants to be solid and functional at the same time.

COLOR OPTIONS:
- Matt Star White Silk

Pricing and specifications are subject to change without notice. See Dealer for details.

ENGINE
Engine Type Ducati Testastretta 11 degree, L Twin cylinders, Desmodromic valve train, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid cooled
Displacement 937 cc
Bore x Stroke 94 mm x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio 13.3 to 1
Engine Power 110 hp (81 kW) @ 9,250 rpm
Engine Torque 92 Nm (68 lb-ft, 9.4 kgm) @ 6,500 rpm
Fuel Injection Bosch electronic fuel injection system, 53 mm throttle bodies with ride-by-wire system
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox 6 speed
Primary Drive Straight cut gears, ratio 1.85 to 1
Final Drive Chain, front sprocket z15, rear sprocket z49
Clutch Slipper and self-servo wet clutch with hydraulic control.
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Frame Type Tubular steel trellis frame
Front Suspension KYB 46 mm upside down fire, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension KYB monoshock, fully adjustable, remote preload adjustment, aluminum double sided swingers
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Front braking system 2 x 320 mm aluminum flange semi-floating discs, Radial mount Bremb monobloc 4 pistons calipers, Bosch Cornering
Rear braking system 265 mm disc, Brembo floating 2 pistons caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS
Rear Wheel Cross-spoked, tubeless, 4.5
Front Wheel Cross-spoked, tubeless, 2.15
Front Tire Pirelli Scorpion Rally ST 90/90 - 21 M/C 54 V M+S TL (A)
Rear Tire Pirelli Scorpion Rally ST 150/70 - R18 M/C 70 V M+S TL
Front Wheel Travel 230 mm (9.60 in)
Rear Wheel Travel 220 mm (8.66 in)
DIMENSIONS
Seat Height 875 mm (34.4 in)
Wheelbase 1608 mm
Rake/Trail 27.6° / 122mm
Fuel Capacity 21 l (5.54 US gal)
Seating Capacity 2
Weight 202 kg (445 lb)
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