Ducati DesertX: hints of a journey through the atmosphere of Tunisia [VIDEO TRAILER]

The short film proposed by Ducati on YouTube is just a hint at the interesting travel experience riding two examples of the new one Ducati DesertX, among the colors and panoramas of Tunisia. The written "Coming soon" invites you to wait.

Ducati DesertX

A model with which you can explore, ranging from asphalt to various types of terrain. The design, defined by Ducati Style Center, is characterized by chromatic contrasts. White and dark elements can be seen, as well as red details. Also connotative is the single volume which includes a tank of over 21 liters and side protections.
It features full LED headlights, in particular there is a characteristic double circular headlight with bi-function polyellipsoidal modules and Daytime Running Light (DRL). Just as equally distinctive is the shape of the headlight behind it with a Ducati Brake Light system, a flash emitted in the event of sudden braking.
The model can be customized with the adoption of Ducati Performance accessories; the possibilities include a rally saddle, an additional 8-litre tank to be positioned in the rear area and aluminum transport solutions which, in combination with a top case, , reach a total capacity of around 120 litres, according to information.

Technical and technological part

The advanced engine is a unit Testastretta 11 ° da 937 cc liquid cooled and with desmodromic distribution. A power of 110 horses at 9.250 rpm with a torque of 92 Nm at 6.500 rpm. Speaking of performance, we highlight a Termignoni racing exhaust which with dedicated mapping projects towards an increase in power and torque of +7%, according to the indications.
The gearbox is characterized by dedicated and different ratios compared to those of the new Multistrada V2. The motorbike can also be ordered in a detuned version from 35 kW.
The triangulation facilitates standing driving, also taking into account comfort when driving on the road. A slim fit area with connected surfaces is highlighted, evaluating a supported position and a padded saddle present at 875 millimeters from the ground. A lowered saddle is also offered as an accessory, a fact that can be further resized with a lowered suspension accessory kit.

The bike features a new steel trellis frame with long-travel suspension. At the front there is an adjustable upside-down Kayaba fork with a diameter of 46 mm with a travel of 230 mm, while at the rear there is an aluminum swingarm with a Kayaba mono-shock absorber adjustable in compression, rebound and preload. The rear wheel travel reaches 220 mm. The ground clearance value is 250 mm and the dry weight is 202 kg.
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 still a Brembo solution, a single 265 mm diameter disc associated with a double-piston floating caliper.
At the front there is a front wheel 21 inches, behind another from 18 inches and are fitted with original equipment Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires measuring 90/90-21 and 150/70 R18.
Moving on to the electronic part, the motorbike is equipped with a 5-inch vertical TFT display to facilitate visibility even when riding in an upright position. An instrument panel prepared for the Ducati Multimedia System and it is possible to choose between two types of Info Mode: Standard with the main information and Rally with a tripmaster function and a typical screen on rally bikes.

There are six Riding Modes, choosing between Sport, Touring, Urban and Wet, as well as specific settings for the Enduro Riding Mode and a new Rally Riding Mode with full power and attenuated electronic controls. The modes are combined with four Power Modes: Full, High, Medium and Low.
Each riding mode, considering the work of a Bosch IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), reconfigures the character of the vehicle according to needs, intervening on the levels of the various electronic controls such as the ABS Cornering which can be set on three levels and in the dedicated Riding Modes to off-road (Enduro and Rally), which can also be deactivated. Various solutions are present such as: Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up & Down, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) and Engine Brake Control (EBC), as mentioned.

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