Recently, Ducati released a new ADV model - DesertX, which is of epoch-making significance for Ducati. We all know that the Ducati ADV series is carried by Multistrada alone, and the DesertX travels outside the Multistrada series, which makes us see Ducati's ambitions to compete in the hardcore ADV market. You won't find any familiar Ducati elements on DesertX, not even the classic Ducati red, and this hard to edge classic look is derived from the 90s Dakar champion cagiva Elefant 750/900, and now this pure off-road pedigree returns to Ducati, also bringing a lighter 937cc V-Twin engine, hardcore front 21 inches, rear 18 inch rim, 230mm long travel suspension, The professional Raly driving mode, almost any off-road configuration you can find on the KTM ADV, desert X is only a lot more, and this is just the beginning of Ducati's power.
Although the DesertX is equipped with a 937cc Testastretta 11 ° engine, the Familiar Multistrada 950/V2 has a lot of differences in the frame, and the asymmetrical large fuel tank and less plastic plate combination make it more able to cope with long distances and harsh road conditions than the Multistrada series models.
Dakar champion Cagiva Elefant 900.
Ducati has not been involved in the off-road field for decades, the closest model to the off-road is the Scrabler Desert Sled, while the DesertX is moving towards a more professional off-road, through lightweight frames and engines, reducing unnecessary trim parts, controlling the weight of the car at 202kg, in the quasi-liter or male upgrade ADV model, this is a surprising data.
DesertX gives drivers a more flexible driving experience when riding off-road with a slimmer body and saddle. Of course, the DesertX hardcore side is much more than that, with lightweight high exhaust, off-road pedals, and even DQS quick-row and steering dampers coming standard.
The highly recognizable dual-source lamp design pays homage to the Cagiva Elefant 900 while also adding modern technology elements, LEDs are an inevitable option, of course, this style is also the first time to appear in the Ducati model.
More aerodynamic deflectors that efficiently carry away heat and maximize comfort.
DesertX's hardware configuration is also of a very high standard, with the Brembo M50 four-piston caliper in addition to the front 21-inch and rear 18-inch vacuum spoke rims. In terms of suspension system that tests off-road performance the most, desertX is equipped with a fully adjustable KYB 47mm inverted fork with 230mm stroke and a 220mm stroke KYB mid-mounted shock absorber at the rear, which is also fully adjustable, and it is this exaggerated suspension setting that also makes it useful for the ultra-high ground clearance of 250mm.
Another surprising hardcore configuration is the auxiliary fuel tank, as the first hardcore ADV model with a secondary fuel tank, DesertX chose a very reasonable position, not only using a type-keeping design, but also the additional capacity of 8L can expand the vehicle fuel reserve to 29L.
The auxiliary fuel tank can be controlled directly through the car machine, in addition to real-time monitoring, it can also be used according to the conditions, of course, the auxiliary fuel tank configuration is optional, and it will sacrifice the passenger seat.
The designer designed a 5-inch full-color vertical screen for DesertX, which mimics the road book of a rally car, and of course you can really get Turn by Turn navigation on this system by connecting your phone.
DesertX in the electronic control almost unreservedly got all of the Multistrada flagship model, in addition to the standard cornerING ABS, DTC, also has DWC wheel control, EBC engine brake control, cruise control high-end function, and in the driving mode, for the first time for the master of the RALY mode, in this mode, abs system completely failed, but also can pass 100% full power output.
In terms of powertrain, although it is still equipped with the 937cc Testastretta 11 ° engine that we are familiar with, the engine has been reduced by 1.7kg, and in terms of data, this engine can burst out a maximum power of 81kW (110 hp) / 9250rpm, and a maximum torque of 92Nm / 6500rpm. To accommodate off-road riding, the gearbox gear ratio has also been retuned, with the first 5 gears shortened, especially 1-2 gears, for more torque to complete off-road riding, and the remaining 6 gears for long-distance driving on the road.
The emergence of DesertX will mean that the KTM 890 Adventure, Tiger 900 Rally Pro, F 850 GS Adventure, Husqvarna Norden 901, YAMAHA Tenere 700, aprilia Tuareg 660 and other models have ushered in a strong European rival.
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Summary: DesertX will be officially released overseas in June next year, and the day of entering China is still far away, after all, the Multistrada V2/V4 that debuted early is still stuck in the middle of the road. But if you are a true love fan of hardcore ADV, you may wish to wait, after all, from the perspective of overseas pricing, it is still very likely that the domestic listing will be controlled in the range of 160,000-170,000.