Adventure
DucatiDesertX
2026-present · Second generation
- Power
- 110.3hp
- @ 9,000 rpm
- Torque
- 92Nm
- @ 7,000 rpm
- Weight
- 209kg
- Engine
- 890cc
- 2 cyl · V-twin (90°)
Launch price (USA (2026 launch))USD 16,995
The Ducati DesertX is listed for 2022-present, in 4 versions. Category: Adventure. Latest version (2026-present · Second generation): 890 cc, 110.3 hp, 92 Nm, and 209 kg.
Engine
- Engine
- All-new Ducati V2: 90° V-twin, non-desmodromic, 4 valves/cylinder with variable intake valve timing (IVT), liquid-cooled. Bore x stroke 96x61.5mm, compression ratio 13.1:1. Ducati markets it as the lightest twin-cylinder engine the company has built.
- Displacement
- 890 cc
- Cylinders
- 2
- Configuration
- V-twin (90°)
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual gearbox with Ducati Quick Shift 2.0 standard; shortened 1st-4th gear ratios for technical off-road riding and a longer 6th gear for highway fuel economy; chain final drive.
- Gears
- 6
- Final drive
- chain
Performance
- Power
- 110.3 hp
- Power (metric)
- 81.1 kW
- Peak power at
- 9,000 rpm
- Torque
- 92 Nm
- Peak torque at
- 7,000 rpm
Chassis
- Front suspension
- 46mm KYB fully adjustable USD fork, independently settable legs, 230mm travel
- Rear suspension
- KYB fully adjustable monoshock with remote preload adjuster, 220mm travel
- Front tire
- 90/90-21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
- Rear tire
- 150/70R18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Brakes
- System
- Bosch Cornering ABS (4 levels), disengageable in Enduro/Rally modes
- Front
- Dual 305mm discs with Brembo M4.32 radial calipers
- Rear
- 265mm disc with floating caliper
Dimensions
- Weight
- 209 kg
- Weight basis
- wet, without fuel
- Seat height
- 880 mm
- Fuel capacity
- 18 L
Electronics
- Quickshifter
- Yes
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Videos
The Best Adventure Motorcycle – Ducati DesertX Review
FortNine · 2022 · Watch on YouTube