A bike that is perfectly at home off-road and that shifts the goalposts as to what you can do with a Ducati. Desert dunes, off-road tracks, dirt roads and mountain passes – with the new DesertX, your dreams know no limits.
Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2025 Ducati DesertX: ENJOY YOUR DREAM JOURNEY.
Introducing the new 2025 Ducati DesertX…
Designed to push you to the limit
Equipped with 21” front 18” rear wheels, the new DesertX is designed to take on the most challenging off-road routes. The specific off-road development combined with the Ducati road-going expertise makes for a responsive, easy to handle bike that is at ease on any type of route and surface. Take your wildest dreams and make them come true.
Bring your friends and prepare yourself and bring your friends to enjoy your dream journey. DesertX will bring you there.
Dream Wilder
Exploration. Enjoyment. Performance. And a keen desire to head out and set off towards the horizon.
The identity of this bike leaves no room for doubt – a single glance will transport you into the world of the Dakar.
A bike that is perfectly at home off-road and that shifts the goalposts as to what you can do with a Ducati. Desert dunes, off-road tracks, dirt roads and mountain passes – with the new DesertX, your dreams know no limits.
2025 Ducati DesertX Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
Ducati DesertX Discovery, the bike ready to embark on adventure without limits
- A DesertX ready for any adventure, thanks to a rich set of accessories and the proven technical base with 21″ front wheel
- The new Thrilling Black/Ducati Red livery makes it unique and bold, to stand out in every scenario, even where the asphalt ends
- DesertX Discovery will be in dealerships starting July 2024
Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), – 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 tires 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.
The dynamic video of the DesertX Discovery can be seen on the Ducati YouTube channel. The complete press kit and all press releases relating to the Ducati DesertX, with further information and all images of the model are available on Ducati Media House.
2025 Ducati DesertX Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Post-heritage and digital
The Centro Stile faced a totally new challenge with DesertX, seizing the opportunity to experiment with a new design language and seeking inspiration from the world of African rally raids.
The result is a sturdy, clean, modern design, based on shapes from the off-road world. A bike that wants to be robust, solid, and functional at the same time.
A design outside of time and trends.
The aesthetic of the DesertX manages to combine the suggestion of “Dakarian” homage with a decidedly modern look and feel. This Adventure bike was designed by the Centro Stile Ducati to satisfy the criteria of essentiality and sturdiness. The designers have pushed for a minimalist aesthetic that communicates endurance, again combining form and function in the best possible way once again.
FRONT SYSTEM GUIDELINES LIGHTING SYSTEM ERGONOMICS
Post-heritage look
Every stylistic reference has been reinterpreted by Ducati with the aim of making the bike utterly contemporary. As well as the iconic DesertX design, there is a dedicated livery for the Discovery version.
Dedicated new DesertX Discovery livery
Not only beautiful to look at, but also incredibly resistant. Created with strong decals, it protects your motorcycle from scratches, for peace of mind on your every adventure.
Revel in the details
We have put the emphasis on a few key elements that enhance the technological character of the bike.
The arrangement of the front end, for example, is new and immediately impactful. The windscreen merges with the headlight.
ASYMMETRIC TANK DESIGN
Metal tank
The authenticity of the DesertX is underlined by the metal tank, capacious and with an off-centre cap.
ROBUSTNESS
Thermal comfort and protection
We have thought about the rider’s thermal comfort by concealing air ducts behind the side protectors, while hot air from the radiator is extracted from beneath.
AERODYNAMICS
Meticulously designed volumes
A standard component, the aluminium sump guard covers most of the engine, creating visual continuity with the front end. With the DesertX Discovery, volumes are even more muscular thanks to reinforced aluminium guards to protect the engine, tank and water pump.
Technology for the adventure of a lifetime
DesertX is a versatile bike. Specifically developed for off-road, it is also safe and comfortable when touring, and equally at ease on everyday routes. The choices related to the chassis make for a bike that is easy to ride and that inspires trust and confidence on any type of road, even the most uneven.
21”/18” wheel combo
DesertX adopts the typical enduro set-up, with spoked wheels, 21’’ at the front and 18’’ at the rear. Ready and able to take on any kind of obstacle and asphalt.
Generous ground clearance of 250mm
An essential feature when off-roading, a ground clearance of 250 mm is particularly favourable during the most demanding off-road use.
Wide range of tires
The Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tubeless tires offer the perfect balance between on road and off-road use. The different homologations obtained
make for a wide range of alternative tires.
Long-travel Kayaba suspension
The 46mm USD fork and the rear shock, both fully adjustable, are developed
with Japanese brand Kayaba, an established name in the off-road world.
The best braking on any surface.
DesertX is equipped with Brembo brakes and Cornering ABS.
The brake setting is made to offer the proper power when using on road, but also good modulation when off-roading and on challenging surfaces.
Front system
The front system involves Brembo M50 monobloc radial callipers with four 30 mm pistons, an axial master cylinder with adjustable levers, and a pair of 320 mm discs with aluminium flanges.
Rear system
At the rear, a Brembo two-piston floating calliper acts on a single 265 mm disc.
The versatile sport-tool
A feeling of control and safety in all conditions. In the development of DesertX, Ducati test riders had a particular focus on the ergonomics.
The layout of seat, handlebar and footpegs is designed so that the rider can naturally move from a seated to a standing position. The shape of the tank, the seat and the other components ensures the best possible control of the bike. The seat height is 875mm and can be reduced with the low seat and
lowered suspension kit, both available as accessories.
Rider and passenger comfort
The riding position is comfortable for both rider and passenger, thanks to the specific shape and padding of each of the two seats.
Load capacity and tires
The load capacity is excellent, with almost 120 l of volume across the aluminium cases and top case. The tires are tubeless and reliability and safety in case of puncture.
Aerodynamics and heat management
Heat management is made by well-calculated openings and flows of fresh air. Aerodynamic protection was developed with meticulous care in the definition of the shape and size of both the standard windshield and the accessory one.
Tank range
The range is adequate for long-distance trips thanks to a 21 liters fuel tank and the possibility to mount an auxiliary fuel tank, available as an accessory, adding an extra 8 liters of fuel.
Born for off-roading
DesertX is equipped with the latest evolution of the 937 cc Testastretta 11° desmo engine, the twin cylinder renowned for its solid performance, everyday usability and proven reliability
1.7 kg less
The new version of the Testastretta 11° introduces important updates with respect to the previous generation, which result in an overall weight saving of 1.7 kg.
Dedicated gear ratios
The work on the DesertX involved also the gearbox ratios, which were shortened in all the gears up to the fifth, particularly the first and the second
gears to ensure a better off-road behaviour, while maintaining a long sixth gear for greater efficiency at high speeds.
Top-notch technology
Electronics at the service of safety, versatility, and style. Like every Ducati, DesertX flaunts an advanced electronic equipment that ensures safety and performance in all conditions.
Rider aids suite
The electronic suite is enriched by a complete rider aids suite: Traction Control, Wheelie Control, Engine Brake Control, Cornering ABS, Quickshifter Up&Down and Cruise Control, for even more relaxing long-distance travels.
Light system
The light system is full LED. The headlight is composed by two bi-functional poly-ellipsoidal modules with Daytime Running Light and is designed to ensure great visibility, particularly important for a bike that can travel in all conditions, even with low visibility
Riding Modes
The versatility of DesertX is also reflected in its 6 Riding Modes, 2 of which – the Enduro and the brand-new Rally – are specifically dedicated to the offroad riding experience. These are in addition to the Sport, Touring, Urban and Wet Riding Modes.
TFT & Connectivity
DesertX is equipped with a 5” high-resolution TFT colour display, vertically oriented and positioned to offer the best visibility even when riding while
standing . The display is ready for the Ducati Multimedia System, available as an accessory, that allows to connect the smartphone via Bluetooth and to activate the Turn by Turn* navigation, that directly shows directions on the dashboard.
Servicing and maintenance
Safety as standard
The continuous work that Ducati carries out in terms of design, research and development has the specific aim of ensuring bikes are always cutting-edge and offer the ultimate level of active safety. A commitment that means defining increasingly advanced systems that heighten the level of rider control during the most delicate riding phases.
The Multistrada V4 can be fully customised in terms of its suspension, performance, comfort and safety and comes complete with the most advanced rider support systems, or rather Riding Modes, Power Mode, Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Cornering Light and Ducati Brake Light.
Endless excitement
In designing each bike, Ducati always sets itself the goal of ensuring maximum reliability while reducing maintenance costs. A commitment that has seen it extend the main service interval to 30,000 km (18,000 miles), during which a valve clearance check and registration is carried out as required.
Even the simplest operations, like the Oil Service, are now scheduled at 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 24 months. An interval that is unbeatable in the two-wheeled world and that only confirms the very high quality standards Ducati applies to its material selection and R&D processes. Ducati continuously invests in the technical training of its dealers. The specific knowledge of official Ducati Service network members means that all operations needed to keep every Ducati in perfect working order are meticulously carried out.
Advanced equipment such as the Ducati Diagnosis System ensures every Ducati will always have the latest software updates so that the electronic systems continue to perform at the highest level.
Always by your side
One of Ducati’s main goals is to offer every Ducatista the chance to enjoy unlimited and safe travel all over the world. To achieve this aim, Ducati offers a “fast delivery” original spares service, with delivery in 24/48 hours across 85% of the areas in which it operates.
With a distribution network that covers more than 96 countries, thanks to 821 (760 Sales & Service, 61 Service) official Dealers and Service Points*, choosing a Ducati means you can travel worry free and in total freedom, wherever the road may take you, and count on support from our extensive Dealer network that ensures Ducati quality and professionalism is always close at hand.
821 Authorised dealers and service points
96 World countries
4 Ever Ducati
Ducati offers a 4-year warranty on all models of the Multistrada and DesertX family with the 4Ever Ducati warranty.Created to satisfy the desire to travel without restrictions and boundaries, Multistrada and DesertX are ready to expand your horizons of freedom. Increasingly strict and prolonged testing, improved production processes and advanced numerical simulations have enhanced the reliability of the Multistrada and desert family models to the highest level ever.
A guarantee that Ducati can offer you without borders, thanks to the solid growth of the global dealer network. A team constantly trained to treat your
Ducati with the same care with which it is designed and assembled in Borgo Panigale.
2025 Ducati DesertX – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $17,995 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $20,595 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: from £14,995 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Type
Ducati Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinders, Desmodromic valvetrain, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid cooled
Displacement
937 cc
Bore x Stroke
94 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio
13.3:1
Power
110 hp (81 kW) @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
68 lb-ft (92 Nm, 9.4 kgm) @ 6,500 rpm
Fuel Injection
Bosch electronic fuel injection system, Ø53 mm throttle bodies with ride-by-wire system
Exhaust
Stainless steel single mufler, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down
Primary drive
Straight cut gears, ratio 1.85 : 1
Ratio
1=38/14, 2=31/17, 3=28/20, 4=26/22, 5=24/23, 6=23/24
Final drive
Chain, front sprocket Z15, rear sprocket Z49
Clutch
Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Frame
Tubular steel trellis frame
Front suspension
KYB Ø 46 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable
Front Wheel
Cross-spoked, tubeless, 2.15’’x21’’
Front Tire
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 90/90 – 21 M/C 54V M+S TL (A)
Rear suspension
KYB monoshock, fully adjustable, remote preload adjustment, aluminum double-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
Cross-spoked, tubeless, 4.5’’x18’’
Rear Tire
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TL
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
9.06 in (230 mm) – 8.66 in (220 mm)
Front Brake
2 x Ø 320 mm aluminum flange semi-floating discs, Radial mount Brembo monobloc 4-pistons calipers, Bosch Cornering ABS
Rear Brake
Ø 265 mm disc, Brembo floating 2 pistons caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS
Instrumentation
5’’ TFT color display
Wet weight no fuel
463 lb (210 kg)
Seat Height
34.4 in (875 mm)
35.0 in (890 mm) with high seat accessory
34.1 in (865 mm) with low seat accessory
33.3 in (845 mm) with low seat + low suspension kit accessory
Wheelbase
63.3 in (1608 mm)
Rake
27.6°
Trail
4.8 in (122 mm)
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.54 US gal (21 l)
Number of Seats
2
Safety Equipment
Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control
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, Lithium-ion battery
Ready for
Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Antitheft system, Turn by turn navigation via app, fog lights, heated grips, auxiliary fuel tank
Warranty
24 months, unlimited mileage
Maintenance Service Intervals
9,000 miles (15,000 km) / 24 months
Valve Clearance Check
18,000 miles (30,000 km)
Notes
Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information
2025 Ducati DesertX – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Type
Ducati Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinders, Desmodromic valvetrain, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid cooled
Displacement
937 cc
Bore x Stroke
94 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio
13.3:1
Power
110 hp (81 kW) @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
92 Nm (68 lb-ft, 9.4 kgm) @ 6,500 rpm
Fuel Injection
Bosch electronic fuel injection system, Ø53 mm throttle bodies with ride-by-wire system
Exhaust
Stainless steel single mufler, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down
Primary drive
Straight cut gears, ratio 1.85 : 1
Ratio
1=38/14, 2=31/17, 3=28/20, 4=26/22, 5=24/23, 6=23/24
Final drive
Chain, front sprocket Z15, rear sprocket Z49
Clutch
Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Frame
Tubular steel trellis frame
Front suspension
KYB Ø 46 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable
Front Wheel
Cross-spoked, tubeless, 2.15’’x21’’
Front Tire
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 90/90 – 21 M/C 54V M+S TL (A)
Rear suspension
KYB monoshock, fully adjustable, remote preload adjustment, aluminum double-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
Cross-spoked, tubeless, 4.5’’x18’’
Rear Tire
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TL
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
230 mm (9.06 in) – 220 mm (8.66 in)
Front Brake
2 x Ø 320 mm aluminum flange semi-floating discs, Radial mount Brembo monobloc 4-pistons calipers, Bosch Cornering ABS
Rear Brake
Ø 265 mm disc, Brembo floating 2 pistons caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS
Instrumentation
5’’ TFT color display
Wet weight no fuel
210 kg (463 lb)
Seat Height
875 mm (34.4 in)
890 mm (35.0 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 accessory
Wheelbase
1608 mm (63.3 in)
Rake
27.6°
Trail
122 mm (4.8 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 l (5.54 US gal)
Number of Seats
2
Safety Equipment
Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control
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, Lithium-ion battery
Ready for
Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Antitheft system, Turn by turn navigation via app, fog lights, heated grips, auxiliary fuel tank
Warranty
24 months, unlimited mileage
Maintenance Service Intervals
15,000 km (9,000 miles) / 24 months
Valve Clearance Check
30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Notes
Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information
2025 Ducati DesertX – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Type
Ducati Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinders, Desmodromic valvetrain, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid cooled
Displacement
937 cc
Bore x Stroke
94 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio
13.3:1
Power
110 hp (81 kW) @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
92 Nm (68 lb-ft, 9.4 kgm) @ 6,500 rpm
Fuel Injection
Bosch electronic fuel injection system, Ø53 mm throttle bodies with ride-by-wire system
Exhaust
Stainless steel single mufler, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down
Primary drive
Straight cut gears, ratio 1.85 : 1
Ratio
1=38/14, 2=31/17, 3=28/20, 4=26/22, 5=24/23, 6=23/24
Final drive
Chain, front sprocket Z15, rear sprocket Z49
Clutch
Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Frame
Tubular steel trellis frame
Front suspension
KYB Ø 46 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable
Front Wheel
Cross-spoked, tubeless, 2.15’’x21’’
Front Tyre
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 90/90 – 21 M/C 54V M+S TL (A)
Rear suspension
KYB monoshock, fully adjustable, remote preload adjustment, aluminium double-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
Cross-spoked, tubeless, 4.5’’x18’’
Rear Tyre
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TL
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
230 mm (9.06 in) – 220 mm (8.66 in)
Front Brake
2 x Ø 320 mm aluminum flange semi-floating discs, Radial mount Brembo monobloc 4-pistons calipers, Bosch Cornering ABS
Rear Brake
Ø 265 mm disc, Brembo floating 2 pistons caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS
Instrumentation
5’’ TFT colour display
Wet weight no fuel
210 kg (463 lb)
Seat Height
875 mm (34.4 in)
890 mm (35.0 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 accessory
Wheelbase
1608 mm (63.3 in)
Rake
27,6°
Trail
122 mm (4.8 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 l (5.54 US gal)
Number of Seats
2
Safety Equipment
Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control
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, Lithium-ion battery
Ready for
Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Antitheft system, Turn by turn navigation via app, fog lights, heated grips, auxiliary fuel tank
Warranty
48 months, unlimited mileage
Maintenance Service Intervals
15,000 km (9,000 miles) / 24 months
Valve Clearance Check
30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Standard
Euro 5
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km
Consumption
5.6 l/100 km
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