2022 Ducati DesertX - Performance, Price, and Photos - gallery

Ducati's adventure family continues to evolve, and this progress comes in the form of the new DesertX.

The overall look of the DesertX effectively channels the spirit of the Dakar Rally, like a sort of rolling homage piece.

Truly a model for every surface, the DesertX rocks a tough-looking build that's supported by a robust frame, driven by a torquey twin, and backed up by a sweet electronics suite to manage it all.

Evidence of its off-road prowess shows in laced wheels with a 21-inch front rim, long-stroke suspension, handguards, and a bash shield.

All of the lighting front and rear are LEDs for the long-life and visibility they bring to the table.

The dual, round headlights includes DRL and the dynamic taillight flashes to alert traffic behind you that you are slowing down, the harder you brake, the faster it flashes.

Kayaba stems float the DesertX on the full trinity of tweaks at both ends to give you absolute and incremental control over the ride quality.

The 937 cc L-Twin engine powers a number of other models, but in the DesertX, it comes tuned for off-road use, as well as delivering tractable power on the street.

Six separate Riding Modes allow for quick personality changes

and of those modes, two are set up specifically for off-road work to truly give this machine a multiple personality.

The 5.5-gallon fuel tank makes for a nice long range on the stock bike.

Add on the accessory fuel tank and you can add another 2.1 gallons gas.

Electronics also include Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Power Modes, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS), and Cruise control.

MSRP on the new DesertX is $16.8k in Matt Star White Silk.

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