Exploration . Fun . Performance . And a great desire to take and leave towards the horizon . The identity of this bike leaves no room for doubt : just looking at it , it brings you into the atmosphere of Dakar racing .
DesertX is the first modern Ducati with 21 " front wheel and 18 " rear , long stroke suspension and a new frame designed specifically for the off-road experience .
The new DesertX is a bike with an intense off-road attitude , that effectively enlarges the boundaries of what can be done with a Ducati . Desert dunes , narrow off-road paths , gravel roads and mountainous twisties : with the DesertX , travelers ’ dreams know no more limits .
Fitted with a 21 " front wheel and an 18 " rear , the new DesertX has been designed to tackle even the most demanding off-road landscapes . The specifically off-roadfocused development matched with Ducati ’ s valuable road expertise gives life to a responsive , easy-to-approach bike , at ease on any route .
The DesertX project was born in 2019 when Ducati presented the eponymous concept to the public , generating a strong and positive reaction from motorcyclists around the world . This important feedback gave the Bolognabased manufacturer the decisive push to transform that concept into this functional , competent and effective motorcycle .
The design of the DesertX represents a contemporary interpretation of the lines of the Enduro motorcycles of the ’ 80s , created by the Ducati Centro Stile in keeping with criteria of essentiality and robustness .
The bike is visually composed of 3 macro elements : a unique volume that includes the tank and the side shields ; the saddle ; and the windshield that embodies the distinctive double headlight and further reinforces the uniqueness of this bike . Additionally , stylistic emphasis is given by the use of black and white areas . The surfaces in contact with the rider are large and harmoniously connected to better support every off-road riding phase .
The chassis layout of the new Ducati DesertX includes a new steel trellis frame , which works in combination with long travel suspension with dedicated settings , to ensure effective operation even in the most demanding off-road conditions . The optimization of all components led to an efficient bike , all packed in a dry weight of 202 kilograms . The choices in terms of chassis make the DesertX an easy bike to ride and make it able to give the right dose of feeling and safety on any surface . The new DesertX also offers a great capacity to absorb road imperfections .
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