Ducati has unveiled the Rally version of the DesertX, its maxi enduro. The Borgo Panigale manufacturer explained that this new model is designed primarily for all those who love to undertake the most demanding trips and rallies. challenging. The starting point is obviously that of DesertX. However, this new version is characterized by the presence of racing-derived components. In fact, Ducati is keen to underline that the DesertX Rally is It has also been developed in racing fields and is It was also the protagonist of the Iron Road Prolog at the Erzbergrodeo 2023 with Antoine Meo who took it to the first step of the podium in the twin-cylinder category.
The DesertX Rally will be available in dealerships in January 2024. The price? 22,490 euros.
TWIN-CYLINDER ENGINE 
There are many new features which characterize this model compared to the “base” DesertX, starting with a new high front mudguarddesigned to improve the use of the motorbike in particularly difficult conditions. The motorbike can also count on suspensions derived from motocross.
Furthermore, the Ducati DesertX Rally also features new 21-inch spoked wheels at the front and 18 inches at the rear. The standard equipment also includes the presence of a forged carbon sump guard and gear pedals and rear brake lever machined from solid.
Speaking more strictly of the chassis, at the front, the DesertX Rally is equipped with new rigid and light billet aluminum plates. The fork is a closed cartridge KYB, technology used on racing cross and enduro bikes. Furthermore, to improve smoothness and wear resistance, the stays are equipped with Kashima Coating and the stems with DLC surface treatment. Wheel travel increases by 20 mm, for a total of 250 mm.
At the rear, however, we find an aluminum swingarm with a different attachment point compared to the standard DesertX, with a fully adjustable shock absorber with a larger piston to improve behavior on demanding off-road terrain. Rear wheel travel increases by 20mm, for a total of 240mm. The technical equipment also includes the presence of an adjustable Öhlins steering damper, fixed directly to the handlebars with supports machined from solid material.
The new chassis has allowed us to increase the ground clearance, now 280 mm (30 mm more than the standard bike). For the DesertX Rally it is triple homologation is expected for the tires with the Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR proposed as original equipment. In fact, to emphasize the offroad qualities it is It is possible to mount the Scorpion Rally, while for those who prefer to ride the bike mainly on asphalt, the Scorpion Trail II is available. The DesertX Rally has a dry weight of only 1 kg more than compared to the standard model.
The beating heart is always the twin-cylinder Ducati Testastretta 11° 937 ccwith desmodromic distribution. The maximum power is of 110 HP at 9,250 rpm and maximum torque of 92 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The unit is However, it has been optimized for off-road driving.
6 Riding Modes are available to the rider: Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, Rally. Furthermore, for this model, Ducati has recalibrated the operation of the Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) and Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC). The features of the DesertX Rally are managed through the 5-inch color TFT display.
The maintenance intervals of the DesertX Rally are scheduled every 15,000 km or 24 months, with valve clearance checks every 30,000 km. DesertX Rally will be also available in the 35 KW version for A2 license holders.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET 
- Testastretta 11° 937 cm³ from 110 HP at 9,250 rpm and 92 Nm at 6,500 rpm
- Steel tube trellis frame with cast aluminum double-sided swingarm
- Capacity 21 liter tank
- High front mudguard with split brake line
- Spoked rims with hubs machined from solid 21” x 2.15” and 18” x 4″, carbon steel spokes and high-resistance Takasago Excel rims with inner tube
- Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires in sizes 90/90-21 at the front and 150/70 R18 at the rear (alternatively: Pirelli Scorpion Rally, Pirelli Scorpion Train II)
- KYB Ø fork 48 mm with closed cartridge, 250 mm travel, adjustable compression and rebound, Kashima Coating treatments on the stays and DLC on the stems,
- Base and steering head machined from solid material
- KYB shock absorber with 46 mm piston, 240mm travel, adjustable in compression at high and low speeds, in rebound and preload
- Ground clearance of 280 mm
- Steering damper Ö Adjustable ;hlins fixed to the handlebar
- 6 customizable Riding Modes (Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, Rally)
- 4 Power Modes on 3 power levels
- Ducati Traction Control adjustable on 8 levels
- Ducati Wheelie Control
- Engine Brake Control
- Ducati Cruise Control
- 5″ TFT instrumentation in color with Ducati Link App support and Turn-by-turn navigation
- Utility Bar
- Ducati Brake Light
- Ducati Quick Shift Up & Down (DQS)
- Full LED lighting system
- Dedicated Iron Giant livery
- Adjustable solid brake and gear shift pedals
< li>ABS Cornering Bosch adjustable on 3 levels
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