- New Ducati DesertX launched at Rs 17.91 lakh
- 937cc L-Twin engine makes 110bhp and 92Nm
- Features cross-spoke wheels
Ducati India has launched its new adventure tourer, the DesertX in our market at Rs 17.91 lakh. This motorcycle, which is available in a single variant, rivals the likes of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally and the Honda Africa Twin in India.
The new Ducati DesertX shares its 937cc, L-Twin, liquid-cooled engine with the Ducati Monster and Multistrada V2. However, Ducati has reworked the engine to make it lighter by 1.7kg and more efficient. Linked to a six-speed gearbox, this motor is tuned to produce a maximum output of 110bhp at 9,250rpm and peak torque of 92Nm at 6,500rpm on the new adventure tourer.
The feature list is comprehensive too, and the new DesertX comes with full-LED lighting and a Bluetooth-enabled five-inch TFT display. Further, the electronic aids on this model comprise six riding modes (Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Rally, and Enduro), four power modes (Full, High, Medium, and Low), cruise control, Bosch IMU, engine brake control, traction control, wheelie control, bidirectional quickshifter, and cornering ABS.
Meanwhile, the styling includes a twin-pod headlight, a tall windscreen, a semi-fairing design, a 21-litre fuel tank, split-style seats, side-slung exhaust, bash plate, and tubeless-tyre compatible wire-spoke wheels. The cross-spoke 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels are shod in tubeless tyres. Other hardware includes Kayaba-sourced upside-down front forks and a rear mono-shock – both fully adjustable. Ducati will offer a wide range of optional accessories to further customise the motorcycle.
