Here’s a first look at the Ducati DesertX, a rugged adventure bike with an intense off-road design that is ready to handle any terrain, including desert dunes, narrow off-road paths, gravel roads and curvy mountain roads. It comes equipped with a 21″ front wheel / 18″ rear wheel, a new steel trellis frame and a long travel suspension with dedicated settings, all packed into a 445 lb frame. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
The front suspension consists of a 1.8-inch (46 mm) diameter upside-down Kayaba fork with 9.06-inch (230 mm) travel and Kayaba monoshock. Both of which can be adjusted in compression, rebound and preload. Power comes from a 937 cc liquid-cooled Testastretta 11° Desmodromic valvetrain engine producing 110 hp and 68 lb-ft of torque, paired with a gearbox that has different dedicated ratios. Available June 2022 in the US, priced from $16,795.
- Features a LEGO brick recreation of the iconic Infinity Gauntlet with Infinity Stones, and a sturdy stand with a descriptive tablet
- The golden Thanos glove captures forever the captivating style of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame movies
- This impressive homage to Marvel features Thanos' Gauntlet with movable fingers and vibrant colors resulting in a timeless display piece
The Ducati DesertX’s intense character deserves a special homage. That’s why Ducati Centro Stile has designed, for the first time, a dedicated capsule collection that takes up the livery of the bike. An outstanding line inspired by the iconic ‘Dakarian style’ and named 21/18, a celebrative tribute to this bike’s tire sizes. The technical suit includes jacket, pants, and helmet, and will be available in limited edition,” said the company.
