The Ducati DesertX made its global debut as an adventure motorcycle inspired by Ducati’s iconic Dakar machines from the 1990s. This bike will knock in India next year.
Ducati saved the best for last as part of its six-part motorcycle teaser campaign as it took the wraps off the new DesertX dual-sport adventure motorcycle. 2022 Ducati Starting life as a concept at EICMA in 2019, the DesertX takes shape as a production-ready motorcycle. The all-new DesertX brings a retro charm with its go-anywhere look and lots of likeable elements that make us eagerly await its arrival in India.
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The Ducati DesertX was first showcased as a concept at EICMA 2019 and is pretty close to the concept
The Ducati DesertX comes close to concept with twin-pod LED headlamps, which take inspiration from Ducati motorcycles that competed in Dakar in the 1990s. The bike rides on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke wheels with a tubeless design. The bodywork is also close to that of the Dakar bike, with the two fuel tanks under the shell serving the purpose as well.
Essentially, the main fuel tank has a capacity of 21 litres, while the second rear-mounted auxiliary tank is available with an additional capacity of eight litres. Fuel transfer from front to rear tanks is enabled when the fuel level in the main tank drops below a certain point. The bike then asks the rider to change the fuel source.
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Twin-pod headlamps and styling take inspiration from Dakar winning Ducati bikes of the 1990s
On the power front, the Ducati DesertX has swapped out the concept’s air-cooled motor for the more practical 937 cc Testastretta 11-degree twin-cylinder engine that also does duty on the Multistrada 950 and the new Monster. The motor develops 108 bhp at 9,250 rpm and 92 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. The motor is mated to a 6-speed gearbox that has a wide ratio setup with shorter first and second gears that aid in crawling, while the taller sixth gear aims for better touring capability on the highway.
The DesertX gets two fuel tanks along with a main 21-litre unit and an 8-litre auxiliary unit
Suspension duties are handled by the Kayaba with 230mm of travel along with 46mm forks up front. The rear gets a monoshock with 220 mm of travel. The bike has a seat height of 875 mm and a ground clearance of 250 mm which makes it a tall order. But do expect a lower seat height option as an accessory on the motorcycle. Braking performance comes from Brembo with a four-piston M50 caliper with dual discs at the front that utilize an axial master cylinder.
2022 Ducati DesertX 937cc Testastretta 11-degree twin-cylinder engine that develops 108 bhp and 92 Nm
With regards to electronics, the DesertX will get six riding modes including Enduro and Rally mode. It also gets cornering ABS which can be switched off completely in two off-road specific riding modes. All controls can be accessed using a 5-inch TFT screen, while electronic aids on the motorcycle include IMU-assisted traction control, wheelie control, engine brake control, cruise control and a bi-directional quickshifter. Ducati claims a 223kg weight reduction on the DesertX. The bike is likely to arrive in India by the end of 2022.
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