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Adventure2025 · Ducati

DesertX

Dakar-inspired style with Testastretta punch.

Starting price

$16,795

Our rating

★★★★★★★★★★4.7
Ducati DesertX

110 hp

Max power

200 km/h

Top speed

3.9 s

0–100 km/h

223 kg

Kerb weight

The short version

Is the DesertX for you?

Best for style-led adventurers who still ride the dirt.

  • 937 cc Testastretta twin
  • 21/18-inch spoked wheels
  • Long-travel suspension
Colours:Star White SilkThrilling Black

Pros

  • Genuine off-road chops
  • Striking retro-rally looks
  • Sweet-revving L-twin

Cons

  • Premium price tag
  • Short standard fuel range

Full specifications

Engine

Displacement
937 cc
Configuration
Testastretta 11° L-twin
Max power
110 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Max torque
92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Gearbox
6-speed

Performance

Top speed
200 km/h
0–100 km/h
3.9 s
Economy / range
18 km/l
Kerb weight
223 kg

Chassis & Brakes

Frame
Tubular steel trellis frame
Front suspension
KYB 46 mm USD fork, 230 mm travel
Rear suspension
KYB monoshock, 220 mm travel
Front brake
Dual 320 mm, Brembo M50 4-piston
Rear brake
Single 265 mm
Tyres
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR

Dimensions

Seat height
875 mm
Fuel / battery
21 L
Wheelbase
1608 mm
Ground clearance
250 mm

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