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.

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

Warranty

24 months, unlimited mileage

Annual Service

12 months

Oil Service

15.000 km (9.000 mi) / 24 months

Valve Clearance Check

45.000 km (28.000 mi)

Notes

Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information