The hardcore Ducati! Is The Desert X with a range of more than 600 kilometers your dish?

We all know that Ducati's strongest ADV model is the Multistrada V4 series, but as a top-of-the-line ADV model, its high price (19,290 euros) is a luxury for many people! However, Ducati's other, more rigid ADV Desert X (15,990 euros) may be the best option for Ducati fans to retreat.

A tribute to classic exterior design

The ducati Desert X's style is very similar to that of non-double, because this car also chooses the design style of rally racing, and desert X is modeled after the 80s rally motorcycle CAGIVA (elephant), so it will still look like a certain sense of age. Because of this design, desert X is even more rigid than the Multistrada V4.

Comparable to the power of non-double

However, Desert X and Multistrada V4 in the displacement of the gap, Desert X equipped with Monster 950 the same model, 937cc L-type twin engine, peak horsepower 110Ps/9, 250 rpm, maximum torque 92Nm/6500rpm, this set of data is actually quite close to Honda non-double, although they are not in a segment, but because of similar styles, may not be able to compete!

Desert X paired with an eight-piece sliding clutch and dedicated transmission provides shorter first- and second-gear ratios for better low-speed off-road performance, plus a longer sixth gear to improve fuel economy and comfort at high speeds, while two-way fast-track is standard. Ducati chose this engine in part because of its proven reliability.

Rally-level configuration

Why is the Desert X more hardcore than the Multistrada V4? These aspects can be reflected! First of all, the design of the fuel tank continues the style of rally racing. Desert X uses a dual fuel tank configuration, equipped with a 21L capacity of the main fuel tank, and then there is an 8L auxiliary fuel tank on the back seat side, when the main fuel tank oil level is lower than a certain level, the oil of the auxiliary fuel tank will automatically be transmitted to the past, and this fuel tank capacity is also considerable in the ADV model, the official claim is more than 600 kilometers.

The seat cushion is also as close as possible to the rally car, desertX's seat height is as high as 875mm, this height can make many riders look at the car, the minimalist design of the rear seat and subframe also support quick disassembly and easy maintenance, while the ground clearance is also as high as 250mm, providing sufficient passability.

In order to enhance the off-road driving experience, desert X's pedals directly remove the rubber shock pads, and the approach without considering comfort at all is quite rough. The toothed foot pedals provide stronger sole anti-slip force for wild driving in extreme road conditions, and the adjustable gear lever and foot pedal are more suitable for off-road boots.

Of course, in order to reduce weight and reduce the cost of post-maintenance, many places try to adopt a minimalist design, such as the rear and rear fender, can you believe that this is a Ducati priced at 15990 euros? Of course, this high-level design is also a way to improve passability.

Retro style double head lamp is very cute, a change in the past Ducati gives people a full aggressive impression, of course, this is also a tribute to the classic product, although a little retro but the lamp source equipped with LED form.

The rectangular vertical layout of the gauge is also very rally-style, and the 5-inch TFT full-color gauge display area is large enough to provide the best view even when standing and driving. In off-road mode, the display changes to a pull-type layout, prioritizing gear selection, range, and fuel tank range over speed and rpm.

The car is equipped with six riding modes: Sport, Travel, City and Wetlands, as well as Enduro and Raly modes. The Enduro mode is designed for off-road novices, and rally mode is for more experienced riders. There are also engine brake controls, traction controls, wheel controls, cruise controls and more.

18" wire spoke wheels from front 21" to rear, paired with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires! Front 320mm dual disc with Brembo M50 monolithic radial quad-piston moving calipers, rear 265mm single disc with Brembo dual-piston floating rear brake calipers, standard cornering ABS (three-segment adjustable/closed).

In the suspension part, Ducati did not equip the Desert X with electronic suspension, and it is obvious that the mechanical configuration is more reliable in the harsh environment. KyB's inverted fork (fully adjustable) has a stroke of 230mm, KYB's mid-mounted rear suspension (fully adjustable) supports remote preload adjustment, and a travel of 220mm is sufficient to handle a variety of complex road conditions.

Such a hard specification is naturally indispensable to the steering damper, for the fierce people who like "warped head" and "flying slope", the titanium ruler is a very necessary configuration.

The most "hardcore" Ducati

The introduction of Desert X has made up for Ducati's lack of hard-hitting tensions, and Ducati has also gone all out with Diesel X to get a piece of the growing rally field. The Desert X is its first Dakar-style rally model, and if the market response is good enough, it is not excluded that Ducati will introduce a larger displacement and more powerful Dysert X successor model.

Potential competitors to the Ducati Desert X are the KTM 890 ADV R (14,849 euros/105Ps), the Honda CRF1100L (14,699 euros/102Ps), compared to the Desert X (15,990 euros/110ps) with the largest horsepower, and of course slightly more expensive. When the car was listed in Europe last year, Ducati China official V also released this news, not to wait and see, the introduction of this car is sooner or later.