The Ducati DesertX is an adventure bike designed to excel both on and off-road. It features a powerful 937cc Testastretta engine, advanced electronics, and a robust chassis, making it ready for any adventure. The bike is designed for comfort and ease of riding, with improved aerodynamics and features like an optional second fuel tank for extended range.
Key Specifications
| Engine Type | Ducati Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinders, Desmodromic valvetrain, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid cooled |
| Engine Capacity | 937 cc |
| Max Power | 110 HP / 81 kW @ 9,250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 92 NM / 68 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm |
| Top Speed | ~ 215 kmph / 133.6 mph |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 21 L / 5.54 US gallons |
| Weight (Wet/Kerb) | ~ 224 kg / 493.8 lbs |
| Seat Height | Standard Seat – 875 mm / 34.4 inches High Seat (accessory) – 890 mm / 35 inches Low Seat (accessory) – 865 mm / 34.1 inches Low Seat + Low Suspension (accessory) – 845 mm / 33.3 inches |
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
| Model | Ducati DesertX |
| Year | 2022 |
Engine
| Engine Type | Ducati Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinders, Desmodromic valvetrain, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 937 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 94 mm x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.3 : 1 |
| Number of Cylinders | 2 |
| Max Horsepower | 110 HP / 81 kW @ 9,250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 92 NM / 68 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm |
| Valve Train | DOHC |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
| Engine Management System | Bosch electronic fuel injection system, Ø53 mm throttle bodies with ride-by-wire system |
| Fuel-mixture System | MIKUNI throttle body with full Ride by wire system, diameter: 53 mm (2.09 in), round cross-section. Injectors per cylinder: 1. |
| Lubrication System | lobe-type oil pump with built-in by-pass valve and oil cooler. |
| Cooling System | Water cooling, permanent circulation of coolant by water pump |
| Ignition System | Fully electronic ignition |
| Fuel | Super Unleaded (95-98 RON) |
| Exhaust System | Stainless steel single muffler, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes |
Performance
| Top Speed | ~ 215 kmph / 133.6 mph |
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
| Clutch | Hydraulically-controlled slipper/self-servo Wet multiplate clutch |
| Gearbox | 6-speed gearbox with constant mesh gears |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 15/49 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st gear – 14:38 2nd gear – 17:31 3rd gear – 20:28 4th gear – 22:26 5th gear – 23:24 6th gear – 24:23 |
| Final Drive | Regina Chain (525/137ZRDB) |
| Quick Shifter | Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO |
| Traction Control System | Ducati Traction Control |
| Assist & Slipper Clutch | Yes |
Electrical & Electronics System
| Battery | SKYRICH HJT7B-FPZ-SCR 4AH LX5 Lithium battery |
| Alternator/Generator | 14 V – 490 W – 35 A |
| Starter | Electric starter 12 V – 0.7 kW |
| Headlight Type | LED |
| Taillight Type | LED |
| Instrumentation | 5 inch vertical TFT |
| Riding Modes | Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, Rally |
| Traction Control System | Ducati Traction Control |
| ABS | ABS, Cornering ABS |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Tubular steel trellis frame |
| Front Suspension | 46 mm Fully adjustable, upside-down Kayaba fork. |
| Front Suspension Travel | 230 mm / 9.05 inches |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable Kayaba monoshock. Spring preload remote adjustment. |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 220 mm / 8.6 inches |
| Rake | 27.6° |
| Trail | 122 mm / 4.8 inches |
| Rear Subframe | double-sided swinging arm |
| Steering Damper | Non-adjustable Sachs steering damper |
Wheels & Brakes
| Wheels | Tangential spoke rim, tubeless |
| Front Wheel/Rim Size | 2.15 ” x 21 “ |
| Front Tire Size | 90/90 – 21 M/C 54V M+S TL (A) |
| Rear Wheel/Rim Size | 4.5 ” x 18 “ |
| Rear Tire Size | 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TL |
| Front Brakes | 320 mm disc, Semi-floating drilled twin-disc, Brembo Monoblock (M50) with radial connection and 4 pistons, Bosch Cornering ABS |
| Rear Brakes | 265 mm disc, With fixed drilled stainless steel disc, Brembo, 2-piston floating calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS |
Dimension & Weights
| Overall Length | 2390 mm / 94.09 inches |
| Overall Width | 960 mm / 38.98 inches |
| Overall Height | 1425 mm / 56.1 inches |
| Seat Height | Standard Seat – 875 mm / 34.4 inches High Seat (accessory) – 890 mm / 35 inches Low Seat (accessory) – 865 mm / 34.1 inches Low Seat + Low Suspension (accessory) – 845 mm / 33.3 inches |
| Wheelbase | 1608 mm / 63.3 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 250 mm / 9.8 inches |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 21 L / 5.54 US gallons |
| Wet (kerb/curb) Weight | ~ 224 kg / 493.8 lbs |
| Dry Weight | ~ 202 kg / 445.33 lbs |
| Max Load Capacity | 465 kg / 1025.15 lbs |
Riding Aids
- Riding Modes
- Power Modes
- Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)
- Engine Brake Control (EBC)
- Ducati QuickShifter (up/Down)
- Cruise Control
- Steering Dmper
- Seld Cancelling Indicators
Ducati DesertX (2022 – ) Color Options
- Matt Star White Silk
- Matt Saturn Grey (RR22)
