Ducati DesertX: in action in the desert atmosphere [VIDEO]

Sunny routes or surmounted by a sunset sky and atmospheres that recall the great rally raids define an evocative stage for the new Ducati DesertX, protagonist in a film proposed by Ducati on Youtube.

A new Adventure

An essential and robust concept shaped by Ducati Style Center. Characterizing the front area with a distinctive double circular headlight, the single volume which includes the fuel tank over 21 litres and side protections, as well as the development of the saddle. The color contrasts between white and dark elements are also distinctive, also noticing the highlighted red details on which the name stands out.
The light clusters are full LED and in front, as mentioned, there is a double headlight with bi-function polyellipsoidal modules and Daytime Running Light (DRL). The rear light, also distinctive from an aesthetic point of view, is equipped with a system Ducati Brake Light which flashes in the event of sudden braking.
The surfaces with which the rider comes into contact are functional, extended and connected with off-road riding in mind and the motorbike can be customized by consulting the overview of Ducati Performance accessories. It can be equipped with an additional tank from 8 liters placed in the rear area, or combine a rally saddle that combines the rider and passenger seats, making it more practical in off-road riding. Additional LED spotlights, heated grips, a central stand and aluminum side cases are also offered which, in combination with a top case, bring the total load capacity to approximately 120 litres. Furthermore, for greater sportiness, for example, a Termignoni racing exhaust is mentioned which, taking into account dedicated mapping, increases power and torque by +7%, as indicated.

Technical solutions

The triangulation between handlebars, saddle and footrests is designed to particularly facilitate standing riding and transmits comfort when riding on the road. There is a slim fit area with connected surfaces to facilitate control of the vehicle and the position is supported by the shape and targeted padding of the seat. Heat management is also highlighted with openings for flows of fresh air and an aerodynamic protection connected to the original equipment fairing, with an additional protective accessory.
The saddle figure a 875 millimeters from the ground and the data can be contained by fitting a lowered saddle proposed as an accessory and further reduced by adopting a lowered suspension accessory kit.
The bike features a new steel trellis frame paired with long travel suspension. At the front there is an upside down Kayaba front fork with a diameter of 46 mm and an excursion of 230 mm, manageable in compression, extension and preload, while in the rear area there is a Kayaba mono-shock adjustable in compression, extension and preload combined with an aluminum swingarm. The rear wheel travel reaches i 220 mm. Also interesting is the ground light data 250 mm, functional in off-road driving.
The brake system with function ABS cornering it is composed at the front of a double 320 mm disc with aluminum flanges and Brembo M50 monobloc radial calipers with four 30 mm diameter pistons, as well as an axial pump with adjustable levers. At the rear there is still a Brembo solution, a single 265 mm diameter disc combined with a double-piston floating caliper. The braking power has been set to be manageable when driving on the most demanding routes, but also performance when used on traditional roads.
The wheels from 21 inches in front and 18 inches at the rear are fitted original equipment Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires measuring 90/90-21 and 150/70 R18. Also reported is the approval to adopt tires more oriented towards off-road and more road tyres. The choice of tubeless tires is easy to tackle long journeys, offering safety and reliability. The dry weight of the model is 202 kg.
A series of electronic systems is also highlighted, starting from a 5-inch TFT instrument panel arranged vertically to promote maximum visibility, even when driving in an upright position. The screen is designed to accommodate the Ducati Multimedia System in order to connect the smartphone.
You can choose between two Info Mode: Standard with all the main information for road driving and Rally with a tripmaster function that replicates the one used on rally bikes.
There are six Riding Modes available which operate in combination with the four Power Modes Full, High, Medium and Low. Along with the programs Sport, Touring, Urban e Wet, specific settings are highlighted for the Riding mode Enduro which allows you to tackle the most difficult dirt roads and facilitates driving for those who are approaching an off-road experience and a new Rally riding modes at full power and with mitigated electronic controls, designed for those with experience in driving on off-road routes.
Each driving mode, considering the work of one IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) Bosch can redefine the character of the model according to needs, intervening on the levels of the various electronic controls such as theABS cornering settable on three levels and in the Riding Modes dedicated to off-road (Enduro and Rally), which can also be deactivated. Among the solutions listed: Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up & Down, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) ed Engine Brake Control (EBC).

Thruster

The engine is advanced Testastretta 11 ° da 937 cc liquid cooled and with desmodromic distribution. The gearbox has dedicated and different ratios compared to those of the new Multistrada V2. An overall shortened ratio on the various ratios up to fifth to facilitate off-road behavior, with an adequately long sixth gear with road use in mind.
The peak power is of 110 horses at 9.250 rpm and that of torque of 92 Nm at 6.500 rpm.
Offered in dealerships in the Ducati network from May 2022, Ducati DesertX can also be ordered in a detuned version from 35 kW, as reported.

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