Ducati DesertX Discovery

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Make Model	Ducati DesertX Discovery
Year	2025
Engine	Testastretta, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic valvetrain, 4-Vaves per cylinder
Capacity	937 cc / 57.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke	94 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio	13.3:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Induction	Bosch electronic fuel injection system, Ø53 mm throttle bodies with ride-by-wire system
Exhaust	Stainless steel single muffler, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes
Ignition	Electronic
Starting	Electric
Max Power	81 kW / 110 hp @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque	92 Nm / 68 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch	Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Transmission	6-Speed Ducati Quickshift up/down
Primary Drive Ratio	Straight cut gears, ratio 1.85 : 1
Gear Ratios	1st 38/14, 2nd 31/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24
Final Drive	Chain, front sprocket Z15, rear sprocket Z49
Frame	Tubular steel trellis frame
Front Suspension	46 mm KYB upside-down fork, fully adjustable
Front Wheel Travel	230 mm / 9.1in
Rear Suspension	KYB monoshock, fully adjustable, remote preload adjustment, aluminum double-sided swingarm.
Rear Wheel Travel	220 mm / 8.6in
Front Brakes	2x 320 mm aluminum flange semi-floating discs, Radial mount Brembo monobloc 4-pistons calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 265 mm disc, Brembo floating 2 pistons caliper
ABS	Bosch Cornering ABS
Front Wheel	Cross-spoked, tubeless, 2.15 x 21
Rear Wheel	Cross-spoked, tubeless, 4.5 x 18
Front Tyre	90/90 – 21 M/C 54V M+S TL (A), Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Rear Tyre	150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TL, Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Rake	27.6°
Trail	122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheelbase	1608 mm / 63.3 in
Seat Height	875 mm / 34.4 in 890 mm / 35 in with high seat accessory 865 mm / 34.1 in with low seat accessory 845 mm / 33.3 in with low seat + low suspension kit
Ground clearance
Wet Weight (no fuel)	210 kg / 463 lbs
Fuel Capacity	21 Litres / 5.54 US gal
Instrumentation	5.5" TFT colour display
Standard Equipment	Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS), Cruise control, full LED lighting system, DRL, Ducati brake light (DBL), USB power socket, 12V socket, self cancelling turn indicators, Steering damper. Lit-on battery. Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Turn by turn navigation via app. Central stand. Engine cover in steel tubes, waterpump protection, protection for water radiator, heated grips, engine guard plate, reinforced handguards, Aluminium panniers, touring windscreen
Safety Equipment	Ducati Safety Pack (Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control)
Ready for	Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Antitheft system, fog lights, auxiliary fuel tank

From a press release issued by Ducati:

The DesertX Discovery is the Ducati that comes ready to experience unforgettable adventures on and off-road thanks to "full optional" equipment that makes it ready to discover any destination. With the new DesertX Discovery you can enjoy your travels like never before, thanks to components designed to increase the comfort and protection of the bike and rider, sure not to go unnoticed with the gritty new Thrilling Black/Ducati Red livery.

The DesertX Discovery was created to be unstoppable on any terrain and for this reason it is equipped as standard with reinforced hand guards and engine guard with protection for the water pump, radiator grill and reinforced sump guard to protect the bike on the most difficult sections. The heated grips and the larger windshield increase comfort at low temperatures, and the central stand makes the motorcycle more stable, facilitating access to luggage during stops and maintenance operations on the chain and rear wheel.

The DesertX is the ideal travel companion even on road routes thanks to a nimble and precise chassis, which ensures easy and intuitive riding. For this reason, the Turn-by-turn navigator, which can be used through the Ducati Link App, guides the rider towards his destination clearly by showing the directions directly on the dashboard.

The DesertX is a versatile motorcycle, at ease on mixed alpine routes as well as on dirt tracks , thanks to a chassis based on a steel trellis frame, with long suspension travel, which makes it suitable for any adventure. At the same time, the triple homologation for the tyres allows you to choose between different possibilities: from solutions that favour road driving, to others more oriented towards off-road.

The heart of the DesertX is the 937 cc liquid-cooled Testastretta 11° desmodromic distribution engine with 110 hp at 9,250 rpm and maximum torque of 92 Nm at 6,500 rpm, optimized for specific use in the gearbox and electronic equipment. On DesertX, in fact, three Riding modes are dedicated to road use while two are specifically designed for off-road riding. Thanks to a tank with a capacity of over 21 litres, it is possible to travel whilst limiting refuelling stops to a minimum.

The DesertX family (which can be customized through the new configurator), in addition to the new Discovery, also includes the Rally model, dedicated to the sportiest and most daring off-roaders, to those who love rally raids and competitions, developed and tested on fields of racing like the Erzbergrodeo. It is characterized by having the best racing-derived components: specialist and powerful off-road solutions have been adopted on the DesertX Rally.

The Ducati DesertX 2025 in standard trim remains available in the Matt Star White Silk livery only. Both versions are also offered in a 35 kW depowered version for A2 license holders.

The Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer also offers the "4Ever Ducati" guarantee*, valid for 4 years with unlimited mileage, guaranteed by the entire dealer network, on all DesertX models.