Ducati has launched the much anticipated DesertX in India
By Nishaad | Published Dec 12,2022
At Rs 17.91 lakh (ex-showroom India), it competes with the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally & BMW F 850 GS
Modern-day rendition of the Paris-Dakar rally bikes from the 80s
937cc Testastretta L-twin mill makes 110PS & 92Nm
Fully adjustable 46mm Kayaba fork and monoshock with 230mm and 220mm of travel
Braking duties entrusted to twin 320mm front discs & a 265mm rear disc
21/18-inch wheel setup = rally style 875mm seat!
Rally raid-inspired 8-litre auxiliary fuel tank aiding 21-litre primary tank
Rally style vertically oriented TFT console
Multi-level ABS, traction control, wheelie control, engine braking control, and even a bi-directional quickshifter
Four power modes: Full, High, Medium and Low, along with six riding modes: Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro and Rally
This Ducati Will Make The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Sweat!