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increases by 20 mm , for a total of 250 mm .
The rear is made up of an aluminium swingarm with a different attachment point compared to the standard DesertX , with a fully adjustable shock absorber with a larger piston to improve the bike ’ s behaviour in the most demanding off-road use . Rear wheel travel increases by 20 mm , for a total of 240 mm . Finally , to improve handling on the most demanding off-road terrain , the DesertX Rally is fitted with an adjustable Öhlins steering damper , fixed directly to the handlebars with supports machined from solid .
The new suspension has allowed the DesertX Rally to increase the ground clearance , which is now 280 mm ( 30 mm more than the standard ), to enable it to overcome even the most difficult obstacles .
Always with a view to improving off-road performance , the DesertX Rally is equipped with wheels characterised by specific measurements for off-road , more robust and lighter thanks to hubs machined from solid , carbon steel central spokes and high-strength Takasago Excel rims with inner tube .
Finally , to underline the versatility of the DesertX Rally , as with the DesertX , triple homologation is envisaged for the tyres with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR proposed as original equipment . To enhance its off-road capabilities , it is possible to mount Scorpion Rally , while for those who prefer to ride the bike on asphalt , Scorpion Trail II is available .
Thanks to the use of high-level components , the DesertX Rally has a dry weight of just one kilogram more than the standard model despite the increase in length and size of the suspension .
The DesertX Rally is equipped with the 937 cc Ducati Testastretta 11 ° twin-cylinder with desmodromic distribution . Maximum power is 110 hp at 9,250 rpm and maximum torque of 92 Nm at 6,500 rpm . This engine , characterised by regular and manageable power delivery to tackle any route , has been optimised for off-road thanks to a dedicated ratio and specific strategies and calibrations of the electronic systems . The six Riding Modes of the DesertX Rally ( Sport , Touring , Urban , Wet , Enduro , Rally ) have Cornering ABS , Ducati Traction Control ( DTC ) and Ducati Wheelie Control ( DWC ) recalibrated according to the new chassis and for more challenging off-road use .
The electronic functions of the DesertX Rally are managed through the vertically oriented , highresolution 5 " colour TFT display positioned to offer optimal visibility
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