Ducati, Open Weekend DesertX: an opportunity to get to know the new model

THEOpen Weekend DesertX it's an opportunity to get up close and personal with the new bike designed to explore. A possibility promoted on the days of Saturday 18 e Sunday June 19, in the official dealer network Ducati in Italy.

The appointment

For information on the conduct and methods of theOpen Weekend DesertX, we recommend contacting the nearest Ducati dealer.
The new Ducati DesertX is a motorcycle designed for motorcyclists who love to adventure with a sculpted design that is at the same time refined in detail. A motorcycle with a strong character on asphalt and beyond, resulting from development dedicated to the off-road sector and the road expertise of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer.
The motorbike is equipped with an advanced engine Testastretta 11 ° da 937 cc liquid cooled and with desmodromic distribution. It also features a gearbox with dedicated ratios different from those of the new Multistrada V2.
The power reaches altitude 110 horses at 9.250 rpm and torque 92 Nm at 6.500 rpm. For a greater performance boost, opting for a Termignoni racing exhaust with dedicated mapping, the increase in power and torque increases by 7% according to the information. There are various Ducati Performance accessories that can be combined, including a rally saddle, aluminum side cases which, in combination with a top case, bring the load capacity to around 120 liters and also an additional 8-litre tank to be positioned in the rear area.
The motorbike is also available and can be ordered in a detuned version 35 kW for A2 driving license holders.
Among the characterizing aspects are also the electronic part, the long travel suspension, a large ground clearance and a 21-inch front wheel.
By taking part in the DesertX Open Weekend it is possible to book a test ride to evaluate the qualities of the model.

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