Whether you’re looking for off-road adventure or the competition of a rally-raid, the DesertX Rally is here to help you conquer the toughest challenges and push yourself beyond every limit.
Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2025 Ducati DesertX Rally: UNLEASH YOUR INNER RALLY RIDER.
Introducing the new 2025 Ducati DesertX Rally…
From the DesertX, the first Ducati equipped with a 21-inch front rim and 18-inch rear, now comes the new DesertX Rally model. Characterised by the best race-bred components: the DesertX Rally adopts high-quality solutions that are both specialised and effective in off-road use and sophisticated as with every Ducati.
Developed and tested also on racetracks, the DesertX Rally prototype was the protagonist of the Iron Road Prolog at the Erzbergrodeo 2023 with Antoine Meo (multiple Enduro World Champion and European Supercross Champion) who took it to the top step of the podium in the twin-cylinder category.
Like every Ducati, DesertX Rally has a unique and distinctive style. Thanks to the new livery and solutions typical of the off-road world that characterize its appearance, the DesertX Rally communicates its character from the very first glance. However, it is the technical equipment that the Rally becomes an even more capable off-road motorcycle.
The high front mudguard, the Kayaba suspension with increased travel with closed cartridge fork and big piston shock absorber are derived from the world of motocross and allow the rider to overcome any obstacle, while the new spoked wheels with sizes and characteristics specific to off-road racing make the Rally an unstoppable motorcycle on any type of terrain. These solutions together with a light, impact resistant forged carbon sump guard, gear pedal and rear brake lever machined from solid, unequivocally identify the Rally as a motorcycle designed to tackle the most extreme adventures.
Race Wilder
Whether you’re looking for off-road adventure or the competition of a rally-raid, the DesertX Rally is here to help you conquer the toughest challenges and push yourself beyond every limit.
Ducati DesertX Rally: adventure without limits.
2025 Ducati DesertX Rally Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- The DesertX Rally is dedicated to adventurous riders who crave challenging journeys and rallies
- Unique and distinctive style with dedicated livery, high front mudguard, and benchmark technical off-road equipment such as suspension and dedicated wheels
- Already proven in competition with Antoine Meo at the Erxbergrodeo, the DesertX Rally is arriving in North America dealerships now.
2025 Ducati DesertX Rally Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Chassis
The DesertX Rally’s suspension is designed to tackle even the most difficult obstacles, improving the DesertX’s already high off-road capability. Both the fork and the shock absorber contain the same technologies used on professional Motocross and enduro bikes.
At the front end, the DesertX Rally is equipped with new billet aluminum triple clamp, rigid and light. The fork is a closed-cartridge KYB, a technology used on motocross and enduro racing bikes.
This solution involves pressurizing the oil inside the cartridges to avoid fluid cavitation to deliver consistent behaviour of the front suspension performance during the most extreme of uses.
Furthermore, to reduce friction and increase resistance to wear, the fork tubes are equipped with Kashima Coating and the sliders with DLC surface treatment. Wheel travel increases by 0. inches (20 mm), for a total travel of 9.8 inches (250 mm).
The rear is fitted with an aluminum swingarm with a different attachment point compared to the standard DesertX, with a fully adjustable large piston shock absorber to improve the bike’s behaviour in the most demanding off-road use. Rear wheel travel also increases by 0.8 inches (20 mm), for a total of 9.4 inches (240 mm). Finally, to improve handling on the most demanding off-road terrain, the DesertX Rally is fitted with an adjustable Öhlins steering damper, fixed directly to the handlebars with supports machined from solid.
The new enhanced suspension has allowed the DesertX Rally to increase the ground clearance, which is now 11 inches (280 mm) 1.1 inches (30 mm) more than the standard, enabling it to overcome even the most difficult terrain.
To further improve off-road performance, the DesertX Rally is equipped with wheels in specific dimension for off-road, being more robust and lighter thanks to hubs machined from solid, carbon steel central spokes and high-strength Takasago Excel rims with inner tube.
Finally, to underline the versatility of the DesertX Rally, as with the DesertX, is homologated with three style of tyres, with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR as original equipment. To enhance its off-road capabilities, it is possible to mount Scorpion Rally, while for those who prefer to ride the bike on asphalt, Scorpion Trail II is available.
Thanks to the use of high-level components, the DesertX Rally has a dry weight of just one kilogram more than the standard model despite the increase in length and size of the suspension.
Engine and Electronics
The DesertX Rally is equipped with the 937cc Ducati Testastretta 11° twin-cylinder with desmodromic distribution. Maximum power is 110 hp at 9,250 rpm and maximum torque of 68 lb-ft (92 Nm) at 6,500 rpm. This engine, characterized by linear and manageable power delivery, has been optimized for off-road use with dedicated gear ratios and specific strategies and calibrations of the electronic system.
The six Riding Modes of the DesertX Rally (Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, Rally) have Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) and Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) recalibrated according to the new chassis and for more challenging off-road use.
The electronic functions of the DesertX Rally are managed through the vertically oriented, high-resolution 5″ colour TFT display positioned to offer optimal visibility even when riding standing. This display is designed for integration with the Ducati Multimedia System which allows you to connect your smartphone, thus activating new functions such as music control, call management and Turn by Turn navigation* (optional) with road directions directly on the dashboard. Furthermore, the DesertX Rally offers the Utility Bar as standard for mounting the satnav.
Service intervals for the DesertX Rally are every 9,000 miles (15,000 km) or 24 months, with valve clearance checks every 18,000 miles (30,000 km).
Accessories and Apparel
The DesertX Rally has all the essential components for off-road use as standard, but those wishing to customize it further can do so by choosing from the Ducati Performance accessories catalogue. To extend fuel range, it is possible to mount an additional 2.1 US gallon (8-litre) tank which provides 40% more total fuel capacity, fit perfectly into the natural lines of the motorbike. Aluminum side cases are available which, combined with the top case, give the motorbike a total load capacity of almost 120 litres. For travellers who never stop there are also additional LED spotlights and heated grips.
The steel tube engine guards protect the tank and engine from falls or impacts during off-road use. Finally, enthusiasts who wish to make the image of their bike even more racing fosussed can choose the Termignoni homologated exhaust. Anyone wishing to use the DesertX Rally in competition can improve the power and torque values by +7% by means of a racing exhaust, again by Termignoni.
Enthusiasts who want to complete their look will be able to choose from various specialist apparel proposals with graphics coordinated with the DesertX Rally livery. The collection, which also includes the women’s line, is made up of the Explorer jacket-trousers set, Atacama gloves, Explorer T7 boots and Arai Tour-X5 helmet.
Unleash your dreams
Born in the desert and raised off-road, the DesertX Rally is ready to accompany you on your most extreme adventures with its its top-notch professional off-roading equipment.
For the most demanding off-road riders
Heightened off-road performance, top-notch componentry. Ready to race and take on the most extreme adventures.
Race-spec equipment
Pro KYB suspension with increased travel, greater ground clearance, dedicated wheels, and reinforced components for extreme off-road use.
Designed for off-roading
Mass-colored plastics and adhesive PVC graphics for greater resistance. A robust sports-tool that instils safety and proficiency on any terrain.
Exploration with supreme performance
The DesertX Rally is a high-performance machine, designed to cross desert, rock, and forest and satisfy your desire to conquer.
Professional off-road suspension
The bike offers an additional 20mm of suspension travel, for a total of 250mm at the front and 240mm at the rear. Both the 48mm closed cartridge front fork and 46mm rear shock are produced in collaboration with KYB. The DesertX Rally flaunts a technology used on MX and enduro bikes that guarantees homogeneous behavior and the necessary support even during the most extreme use.
Lighter, more technical wheels
The DesertX Rally is more efficient off-road thanks to wheels that are lighter and more technical, with carbon steel spokes machined from solid hubs and high-resistance Takasago Excel rims.
The front wheel retains its 21”x2.15” size, while the rear is narrower than that of the DesertX, measuring 18”x4”.
Lighter components
The DesertX Rally is more efficient off-road thanks to its dedicated wheels, carbon sump guard, and billet aluminum rear brake and gear level. It weighs about the same as the DesertX (just 2 pounds more), but the sensation is completely different.
Off-roading soul
The DesertX Rally is even more efficient off road equipped with the state-of-the-art off-road componentry. The front brake line is split, to allow for the mounting of the high mudguard. The Öhlins steering damper is adjustable and attached directly to the handlebar.
The gear lever and rear brake pedal are in billet aluminum. The sump guard is in forged carbon, more resistant than the standard version on the DesertX and lighter than the version currently available as a Ducati Performance accessory for the DesertX.
Solid-colored plastics
The plastics are solid-colored and unpainted, so any scratches are less visible. The graphics are adhesive, in thick PVC, to better protect the surfaces of the bike and ensure greater scope for customization.
The colors and graphics of the new livery take up those of the DesertX with which Antoine Meo triumphed in the Erzbergrodeo Prologue.
High mudguard
As well as being a distinctive element of the off-road character of DesertX Rally, it allows for even the toughest off-roading, preventing any build-up of mud.
Carbon sump guard
It offers greater resistance with respect to the standard version on DesertX and is lighter than the Ducati Performance accessory version.
Mass-colored plastics
The DesertX Rally plastics are unpainted and mass-colored, a technique that ensures a significant aesthetic result and limits the visibility of any scratches.
Adhesive graphics
In thick PVC to ensure better protection of the bike’s surfaces and greater scope for customization.
Dedicated rally seat
Complete with dedicated upholstery with a special texture that facilitates the rider’s movements for easier off-road riding.
Front fork
The KYB fork has 48mm stanchions, for greater stiffness and riding precision. It is closed cartridge, a technology that keeps the oil inside the cartridge pressurized to avoid cavitation, or the formation of vapor bubbles that would reduce the damping capacity and efficiency of the entire suspension.
Rear shock
Professional KYB rear shock with 46mm piston adjustable in compression at low and high speed. The rebound and pre-load are also adjustable. The shock ensures better oil flow and, hence, better behaviour during intensive off-road use.
Lighter, more technical wheels
Completely new, they flaunt stronger and lighter Takasago Excel rims, carbon steel spokes and lightened billet aluminum hubs (-0,5 kg vs. DesertX complete wheelset). We chose to have an inner tube rims to have central spoked wheels that are less exposed to stones during off-road use.
2025 Ducati DesertX Rally – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: starting at $23,395 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $26,695 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £19,295 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 (57.2 cu in)
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 muffler, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift up/down
Primary drive
Straight cut gears, ratio 1.85 : 1
Ratio
1=38/14, 2=31/17, 28=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 48 mm upside-down fork, closed cartridge, compression and rebound adjustable, Kashima Coating on the outer tubes, DLC treatment on the inner tubes
Front Wheel
Spoked, 2.15’’x21’’
Front Tire
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 90/90 – 21 M/C 54V M+S TL (A)
Rear suspension
KYB monoshock, Ø 46 mm piston, fully adjustable (high and low speed compression, rebound), remote preload adjustment, aluminum double-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
Spoked, 4’’x18’’
Rear Tire
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TL
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
250 mm / 240 mm (9.8 in / 9.4 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
211 kg (465 lb)
Seat Height
910 mm (35.8 in)
880 mm (34.6 in) with low seat accessory
Ground clearance
280 mm (11 in)
Wheelbase
1625 mm (64 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
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Engine Brake Control (EBC), Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati wheelie control (DWC), Ducati brake light (DBL)
Standard Equipment
Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS), Cruise control, full LED lighting system, DRL*, USB power socket, 12V socket, self canceling turn indicators, Öhlins adjustable steering damper
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
* Please check with your dealer product availability
Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information
2025 Ducati DesertX Rally – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Type
Ducati Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinders, Desmodromic valvetrain, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid cooled
Displacement
937 cc (57.2 cu in)
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 muffler, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift up/down
Primary drive
Straight cut gears, ratio 1.85 : 1
Ratio
1=38/14, 2=31/17, 28=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 48 mm upside-down fork, closed cartridge, compression and rebound adjustable, Kashima Coating on the outer tubes, DLC treatment on the inner tubes
Front Wheel
Spoked, 2.15’’x21’’
Front Tire
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 90/90 – 21 M/C 54V M+S TL (A)
Rear suspension
KYB monoshock, Ø 46 mm piston, fully adjustable (high and low speed compression, rebound), remote preload adjustment, aluminum double-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
Spoked, 4’’x18’’
Rear Tire
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TL
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
250 mm / 240 mm (9.8 in / 9.4 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
211 kg (465 lb)
Seat Height
910 mm (35.8 in)
880 mm (34.6 in) with low seat accessory
Ground clearance
280 mm (11 in)
Wheelbase
1625 mm (64 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
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Engine Brake Control (EBC), Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati wheelie control (DWC), Ducati brake light (DBL)
Standard Equipment
Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS), Cruise control, full LED lighting system, DRL*, USB power socket, 12V socket, self canceling turn indicators, Öhlins adjustable steering damper
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
* Please check with your dealer product availability
Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information
2025 Ducati DesertX Rally – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Type
Ducati Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinders, Desmodromic valvetrain, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid cooled
Displacement
937 cc (57.2 cu in)
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 up/down
Primary drive
Straight cut gears, ratio 1.85 : 1
Ratio
1=38/14, 2=31/17, 28=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 48 mm upside-down fork, closed cartridge, compression and rebound adjustable, Kashima Coating on the outer tubes, DLC treatment on the inner tubes
Front Wheel
Spoked, 2.15’’x21’’
Front Tyre
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 90/90 – 21 M/C 54V M+S TL (A)
Rear suspension
KYB monoshock, Ø 46 mm piston, fully adjustable (high and low speed compression, rebound), remote preload adjustment, aluminium double-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
Spoked, 4’’x18’’
Rear Tyre
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TL
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
250 mm / 240 mm (9.8 in / 9.4 in)
Front Brake
2 x Ø 320 mm aluminium 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
211 kg (465 lb)
Seat Height
910 mm (35.8 in)
880 mm (34.6 in) with low seat accessory
Ground clearance
280 mm (11 in)
Wheelbase
1625 mm (64 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
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Engine Brake Control (EBC), Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati wheelie control (DWC), Ducati brake light (DBL)
Standard Equipment
Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS), Cruise control, full LED lighting system, DRL, USB power socket, 12V socket, self cancelling turn indicators, Öhlins adjustable steering damper
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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