Ducati DesertX: agility and performance along the routes of Aspen in Colorado [VIDEO]

The sound of the engine accompanies the progression of two Ducati DesertX along the stretches of Aspen, Colorado. In the video proposed by Ducati on YouTube, the strong character of the new model aimed at enthusiasts who love to travel and explore still emerges.

Minimalist design and versatile features

In the text accompanying the film it is highlighted that Aspen represents the location of the press presentation in North America.
The bike is equipped with go full LED, characteristic is the double circular front headlight with bi-function polyellipsoidal modules and Daytime Running Light (DRL), just as distinctive is the design of the rear light with a system Ducati Brake Light, a flash transmitted in the event of sudden braking.
The design, defined by Ducati Style Center, includes white and dark elements with red details. Also connotative is the single volume which includes a tank of over 21 liters and side protections.
The new DesertX is equipped with one 5-inch vertical TFT screen and ready for the Ducati Multimedia System. You can choose between two types of Info Mode: a Standard with the main information and the Rally with a tripmaster function and a screen reminiscent of rally bikes.

I Riding Modes there are six: Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet and the specific settings for the Riding mode Enduro and a new one Rally riding modes at full power and with attenuated electronic controls. The modes are combined with four Power Mode: Full, High, Medium e low.
The template can be customized with the adoption of Ducati Performance accessories including a rally saddle, an additional 8-litre tank to be positioned in the rear area and aluminum transport solutions.
From a technical point of view there is a new steel trellis frame with long travel suspension. In the front area there is an adjustable upside-down Kayaba fork with a diameter of 46 mm with a travel of 230 mm, while at the back there is an aluminum swingarm with a Kayaba mono-shock absorber that can be managed in compression, extension and preload. The triangulation facilitates standing driving, also taking into account comfort when driving on the road. A slim fit area with merged surfaces is highlighted, also considering a supported position and a padded saddle placed 875 mm from the ground. The rear wheel travel is 220 mm. The ground clearance value reaches 250 mm and the dry weight amounts to 202 kg.
Among the accessories there is a lowered saddle, but a lowered suspension accessory kit can also be adopted.
The braking system with ABS Cornering function consists of a double 320 mm front disc with aluminum flanges and Brembo M50 monobloc radial calipers with four 30 mm pistons, as well as an axial master cylinder with adjustable levers. Behind it there is always a Brembo solution, in this case a 265 mm diameter disc combined with a double-piston floating caliper.
The front wheel is from 21 inches, while the rear one gives 18 inches which are fitted with original equipment Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires measuring 90/90-21 and 150/70 R18.

The motorbike is animated by an advanced heart Testastretta 11 ° da 937 cc liquid cooled and with desmodromic distribution. The power touches i 110 horses at 9.250 rpm and torque 92 Nm at 6.500 rpm. The gearbox is characterized by dedicated and different ratios compared to those of the Ducati Multistrada V2. The specimen can also be ordered in a weakened version from 35 kW.

Video and photos: Ducati