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There it stands, in all its glory: The Ducati DesertX Rally! A bike that is particularly impressive in detail. Ducati didn't just bring a new model onto the market, but rather created an off-road machine that should convince even die-hard off-road fans with its technical finesse and optimizations. It starts with them spoke wheels, which are extremely suitable for off-road use with a size of 21 inches at the front and 18 inches at the rear. But the Duc goes a few steps further than its travel enduro sister. First there is this raised fenders at the front, which more than clearly underlines the ambitions off-road. But it's about much more than just appearances.
Ducati DesertX Rally
So we have something like this Kayaba spring elements, which allow for 20 mm increased suspension travel at the front and rear - that's an impressive 250 mm at the front and 240 mm at the rear. The result: ground clearance that increases by 30 mm to an impressive 280 mm. And anyone who thinks it's just a matter of numerical acrobatics should take a look at it Closed cartridge fork with 48 mm inner tubes and Kashima coating and onto the DLC-coated fork guides in the precisely milled fork clamps.
The interaction of the changed Aluminum swingarm with an adapted pivot point of the shock absorber and an adjustable shock absorber with a 46mm damper piston not only promises improved reserves for extreme off-road use, but also excellent driving performance.
Separately adjustable high and low speed compression
The fine tuning with separately adjustable high and low speed compression should particularly delight fans of technical details. And with an adjustable one mounted directly on the handlebar clamp Öhlins steering damper In terms of driving stability and handling, it's even taken a step further. And the drive? It's based on the DesertX: a liquid-cooled V2 937 cc, desmodromic valve control and four valves per cylinder, which not only impress on paper with 110 hp at 9.250 rpm and 92 Nm at 6.500 rpm. There are also six configurable riding modes, adjustable cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control and engine braking control.
Electronic functions, managed via the 5 inch TFT color display, and standard Smartphone connectivity – optionally even with a navigation function – round off the package. Even to a “Utility Bar“was thought of as a place where navigation devices could be attached. And despite the equipment and the robust chassis, the dry weight is only around 1 Kilo on 203 kg has increased, speaks for the well thought-out concepts. With a starting price starting at EUR 21.590, available in white/red from January 2024, the Ducati DesertX Rally not only delivers visual excitement, but also technical enthusiasm, coupled with off-road expertise that leaves nothing to be desired.
Chassis and suspension:
- Suspension travel: front 250 mm, rear 240 mm (20 mm more than standard DesertX)
- Fork: 48 mm KYB fork with closed cartridge, Kashima coating, and DLC surface treatment of the sliders
- shocks: fully adjustable, with larger piston
- Ground clearance: 280 mm (30 mm more)
- Seat height: increased from 875 to 910 mm
Wheels and tires:
- Wheel sizes: 21×2,15 at the front and 18×4,00 at the rear
- Bikes: made of high-strength spokes, billet hubs and Takasago Excel rims, with tubular tires
- Tyres: Choice between Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR, Scorpion Rally and Scorpion Trail II
Engine and performance:
- Engine: 937 cm³ Testastretta 11° two-cylinder
- Power: 110 PS at 9.250 RPM
- Maximum torque: 92 Nm at 6.500 rpm
Electronic functions:
- Driving modes: Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, Rally
- Assistance systems: Cornering ABS, lean angle-dependent traction control, wheelie control
- Display: 5-inch TFT color display, connectivity, intuitive operation via handlebar switch
Attachments and equipment:
- Steering damper: adjustable Öhlins steering damper
- Brake and shift pedals: adjustable, milled from solid
- Weight: 203 kg (dry, only 1 kg more than standard DesertX)
- Fuel tank: 21 liters as standard, rear tanks for an additional 8 liters available as an option
- Optics: high front fender, special special paint
- Availability: from the beginning of 2024
- Price: from EUR 21.590
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