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Ducati DesertX RS Q e-tron

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Make Model

Ducati DesertX RS Q e-tron Special Edition

Year

2022

Engine

Testastretta, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic timing

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

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 23/25

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 / 9.06 in

Rear Suspension

KYB monoshock, fully adjustable, remote preload adjustment, aluminum double-sided swingarm

Rear Wheel Travel

220 mm / 8.66 in

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

1607 mm / 63.3 in
Seat Height 873 mm / 34.4 in

Dry Weight

202 kg / 445 lbs

Wet Weight

223 kg / 492 lbs

Fuel Capacity

21 Litres / 5.54 US gal (28 Litres / 7.66 US gal  with optional accessory rear tank)

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 canceling turn indicators, Steering damper
Safety Equipment Ducati Safety Pack (Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control)
Ready for Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Antitheft system, Turn by turn navigation via app, fog lights, heated grips, auxiliary fuel tank
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From a press release issued by Ducati:

The most highly anticipated motorcycle of 2022 and the most surprising rally prototype met in Sardinia for a special event organized in partnership by Ducati and Audi. The new Ducati DesertX and the Audi RS Q e-tron took centre-stage in the first test reserved for the international media, which could also count on the presence of Danilo Petrucci, winner of a stage of the Dakar 2022, and the official Audi drivers/co-drivers Emil Bergkvist, Stéphane Peterhansel, Edouard Boulanger, Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz.

To celebrate this event, the Centro Stile Ducati has created an exclusive livery for the DesertX inspired by that of the RS Q e-tron. This special bike was ridden by Petrucci, who put on a show together with the Sainz/Cruz pairing on a technical off-road track

Andrea Ferraresi, Centro Stile Ducati Director: “When we saw the RS Q e-tron for the first time, we couldn't help but imagine it in action among the dunes and rocks together with the DesertX. This event gave us the opportunity to do so and so we decided to create an exclusive livery, inspired by the colours and graphics of the Audi prototype. Seeing cars and motorcycles together off-road is truly a great show. The collaboration between the two brands and between their respective Design Centers is strong and important".

The DesertX is the model with which the Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer enters the mid-displacement enduro segment. The bike is designed to tackle the most demanding off-road and for this reason it is equipped with a 21" front wheel, 18" rear wheel, long suspension travel and ample ground clearance. Powered by the 11° Testastretta engine , DesertX guarantees a comfortable, easy and safe ride on every type of journey thanks to the attention paid to ergonomics, careful aerodynamic study and advanced technological equipment. The safety and performance of the new Ducati model are also guaranteed by the electronic systems, which represent the state of the art in terms of riding assistance. There are 6 Riding Modes available on DesertX (two of which are intended for off-road use: Enduro and Rally), and they work in combination with the 4 Power Modes that modify the power and responsiveness of the engine.

The RS Q e-tron is Audi's rally prototype to tackle the desert and embodies the purest efficiency. The innovative electric drive with high voltage batteries and energy converter pushes the limits of what is possible. The RS Q e-tron made its debut in the 2022 Dakar Rally last January and impressed with four stage victories, while in March it achieved his first overall victory at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Audi factory driver driver Carlos Sainz underlined the importance of the model for the motorsport program of the German manufacturer: “What Audi has achieved with this concept is technically unique and a real benefit for us drivers. The event in Sardinia was great to communicate the benefits of the electric drive. All the media were impressed throughout”.

Sainz, Petrucci and all the Audi drivers were greeted enthusiastically by the press during this event which confirmed the great bond and constant collaboration between Ducati and Audi.