Born to resist.
The result of a collaboration between Centro Stile Ducati and Research and Development, DesertX truly embodies the ‘form follows function’ concept. Every design choice is guided by the need to ensure resistance, protection and control on the toughest terrain, for a contemporary aesthetic that instantly communicates solidity, reliability and authentic off‑road attitude.
The 890 cc Ducati V2 is the lightest twin ever produced by Ducati. With 110 hp of power, it guarantees 70% of maximum torque already at 3000 rpm. This characteristic is fundamental off-road, where at the first touch of the throttle, the torque immediately helps to overcome obstacles, while ensuring real riding pleasure on the road.
Custom-designed chassis
The DesertX chassis is redesigned to offer more neutral, easy and intuitive off-road riding. The cast aluminium monocoque structure, designed specifically for this model, serves as both frame and airbox, exploiting the V2 engine as a structural element. At the rear, the steel subframe retains the steel trellis tube structure, integrating the shock linkage and simplifying maintenance operations. To ensure greater stability off-road, the steering is now lighter and helps reduce any inadvertent front-end movement at high speed.
Redesigned ergonomics
The riding position allows for very natural off-road riding, with a wide handlebar, a bike that is narrow between the legs, and a sense of lightness that heightens control. The new ergonomic setup, which sees the footpegs set back and the seat and handlebar shifted forwards, encourages a more active, precise posture that is ideal through technical sections. The narrower 18-litre tank facilitates movement in the seat, while integrated crash pads protect the bike even during low-speed crashes, for a more relaxed off‑road experience.
New dash
The horizontal dash, complete with utility bar as standard, frees up space on the upper part of the fairing for the installation of navigation tools and ensures a better visual of the area immediately in front of the bike, allowing the rider to more easily identify any off-road obstacles when up on the pegs. The dash is completed with a new 5” TFT with 3 info modes.
Benchmark electronics
The DesertX integrates a latest-generation electronics package based on a 6-axis inertial platform and designed specifically for off-road use. Six available Riding Modes (Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro and Rally) offer a segment-topping level of customisation. The electronics controls can be adjusted according to different levels or disabled, to adapt the bike to different riding styles, levels of experience, and conditions, even during the most extreme off-roading.
New Kayaba Fork
The fully adjustable 46mm front fork is designed to adapt to the needs of every rider and every type of terrain. The hydraulic compression and rebound damping is now adjustable on both cartridges, allowing for more precise tuning and superior response control. The internal structure has been refined to improve sliding and bump absorption, allowing the DesertX to better copy the roughness of the terrain and making riding easier, more intuitive and less tiring thanks to the reduction in stress transmitted to the rider.
Progressive Cinematics Rear Suspension
The most significant evolution concerns the rear suspension, which adopts a new full floater system capable of ensuring progressive behaviour. Unlike traditional suspension, where force increases linearly with compression, this solution allows for increased support as the suspension works, offering a softer response in the early part of the stroke and more sustained support when high forces come into play. In this way, the DesertX better absorbs bumps without sacrificing control, ensuring comfort and stability both on and off-road, on all types of terrain.
Wheels and tyres
DesertX adopts tubeless spoked wheels measuring 21” at the front and 18” at the rear, the ideal configuration for confident off-road riding. The Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres, measuring 90/90 and 150/70, offer the perfect balance for all-round use, ensuring grip, stability and versatility on any surface. Thanks to triple homologation, the rider can also choose alternative solutions to further emphasise the bike’s off-road or road-going performance, adapting it to their specific needs.
2 x Ø 305 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc 4-piston 2-pad calipers, radial master cylinder, Cornering ABS
Rear Brake
Ø 265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating calliper, Cornering ABS
Instrumentation
Digital unit with 5" TFT colour Display, 800 x 480 px Resolution
Wet weight no fuel
209 kg (461 lb)
Seat Height
880 mm (34.6 in) 900 mm (35.4 in) with high seat 860 mm (33.9 in) with low seat 840 mm (33.1 in) with low seat and low suspension kit
Wheelbase
1.615 mm (63,6 in)
Rake
27°
Trail
114 mm (4,5 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 l (4,8 US gal)
Number of Seats
2
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Bosch Cornering ABS, Ducati Brake Light (DBL) EVO
Standard Equipment
Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0, Lithium-ion battery, Quick adjustment buttons, Coming Home, Cruise control, TFT colour display, Full LED lighting system, Daytime Running Light (DRL), Dynamic turn indicators, Self cancelling turn indicators, Two USB ports
Ready for
Anti-Theft, Additional LED lights, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Heated grips, Turn-by-Turn navigation system
Born to resist.
The result of a collaboration between Centro Stile Ducati and Research and Development, DesertX truly embodies the ‘form follows function’ concept. Every design choice is guided by the need to ensure resistance, protection and control on the toughest terrain, for a contemporary aesthetic that instantly communicates solidity, reliability and authentic off‑road attitude.
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Engine;Transmission;Chassis;Dimensions & Weights;Equipment#####Type|Ducati V2 engine: 90° V2, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable valves timing system, liquid cooled;Displacement|890 cc (54,3 cu in);Bore x Stroke|96 mm x 61,5 mm (3,8 in x 2,4 in);Compression Ratio|13,1:1;Power|110,3 hp (81,1 kW) @ 9.000 rpm;Torque|92 Nm (9,4 kgm, 68 lb ft) @ 7.000 rpm;Fuel Injection|Electronic fuel injection system, Ø 52 mm throttle body with Ride-by-wire;Exhaust|Stainless steel muffler, single catalytic converter and lambda probes#####Gearbox|6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0;Primary drive|Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1;Ratio|1=13/38 2=17/35 3=20/32 4=22/29 5=24/27 6=26/25;Final drive|Chain 520, Front sprocket Z=15, Rear sprocket Z=46;Clutch|Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch.#####Frame|Monocoque Aluminium;Front suspension|KYB 46 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable;Front Wheel|Cross-spoked, tubeless, 2.15’’x21’’;Front Tyre|Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V M+S TL (A);Rear suspension|KYB shock absorber, fully adjustable, remote preload adjustment, full floater progressive link;Rear Wheel|Cross-spoked, tubeless, 4.5’’x18’’;Rear Tyre|Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TL;Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)|230 mm / 220 mm (9,1 in / 8,7 in);Front Brake|2 x Ø 305 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc 4-piston 2-pad calipers, radial master cylinder, Cornering ABS;Rear Brake|Ø 265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating calliper, Cornering ABS;Instrumentation|Digital unit with 5" TFT colour Display, 800 x 480 px Resolution#####Wet weight no fuel|209 kg (461 lb);Seat Height|880 mm (34.6 in) 900 mm (35.4 in) with high seat 860 mm (33.9 in) with low seat 840 mm (33.1 in) with low seat and low suspension kit;Wheelbase|1.615 mm (63,6 in);Rake|27°;Trail|114 mm (4,5 in);Fuel Tank Capacity|18 l (4,8 US gal);Number of Seats|2#####Safety Equipment|Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Bosch Cornering ABS, Ducati Brake Light (DBL) EVO;Standard Equipment|Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0, Lithium-ion battery, Quick adjustment buttons, Coming Home, Cruise control, TFT colour display, Full LED lighting system, Daytime Running Light (DRL), Dynamic turn indicators, Self cancelling turn indicators, Two USB ports;Ready for|Anti-Theft, Additional LED lights, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Heated grips, Turn-by-Turn navigation system
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