Exploration , fun and performance . And a great desire to pick up and go . The identity of the DesertX leaves no doubt : it is the first modern Ducati with a 21 " front wheel and has been designed to tackle even the most demanding off-road conditions . Presented in Matt Star Silk colouring , to which the new " RR22 " livery has been added , the 2023 model is the first in the Ducati range to introduce the new Turn by Turn navigation system . The integrated navigator is based on the Ducati Multimedia System , which uses the bike ' s TFT cluster instrumentation to display the route guidance calculated by the Ducati Link App . In this way , navigation functions can be exploited without the need for an external device .
It is an official Ducati Performance accessory and can be purchased at Ducati Stores together with the bike or even at a later date , allowing it to be used even by those who already own a DesertX .
The system relies on the Bluetooth connection between the smartphone ( iOS or Android ) bike and the earphones on the rider ' s and passenger ' s helmets through the Ducati Multimedia System ( accessory to be purchased separately ), which shows notifications on the instrument panel regarding phone calls , messages / emails received and listening to music on the smartphone .
To use the Turn by Turn navigation system , the latest version of the Ducati Link App and the user license activation are required . After that , all you have to do is enter one or more destinations for the app to calculate the route according to your preferences ( fastest , most efficient , exclusion of toll roads , etc .) and you can start
navigating . The phone can then be placed in your pocket , in a tank bag or on the Ducati Performance mount , without the need to keep the display on . Navigation is carried out with the support of maps , which can be downloaded in advance to reduce data traffic consumption or to get into difficulties in areas with poor signal coverage . By keeping the phone online , however , it is possible to take advantage of real-time traffic indications .
Navigation directions are displayed on the screen , leaving space for riding-relevant information so that safety is not compromised . Also in the interests of safety , the system displays the next turn along with the indication of the approaching turn , so that the driver can prepare well in advance for the manoeuvres to be carried out later . It is also possible to display the speed limits of the stretch being travelled thanks to the data on the maps .
The system makes it possible to choose which indications to receive ( visual or visual and auditory , if a connection to the rider ' s headset is active ) and to record the route together with all data on speed , lean angle and photos taken during the trip , so that the experience can be relived or shared with friends . The system , whose functionality will be constantly evolved in future versions , will also be adoptable on the Diavel V4 . Map coverage is already extensive , and will be progressively increased in the coming months with the addition of China , South Korea and Japan .
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