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DesertX Discovery

Exploration. Fun. Performance. And a real craving to set off and head for the horizon. The identity of this bike leaves no doubt - just one look will have you dreaming of adventure. And with the DesertX Discovery trim, you are even freer to explore the unexplored, no holds barred.

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Features

Improved aerodynamic protection: easier and more comfortable.

Explore with ease and in comfort thanks to improved aerodynamic protection. The advanced characteristics of DesertX Discovery ensure an effortless ride, even over long distance.

For a bike that is more than ready to take on any trip and any terrain.

Tackle less extreme off-road trails with the dedicated trim, for safe, carefree adventuring. The aluminium hand guards and additional bike protectors offer stability and reliability, so you can head off the beaten track with peace on mind.

All the power and reliability of the Testastretta 11°

The 937 cc Testastretta engine with desmodromic timing ensures the DesertX is powerful and reliable wherever it goes.

Touring windscreen

DesertX Discovery comes with a touring windscreen that reduces rider fatigue by offering aerodynamic protection from the wind and any debris, for a safer and more enjoyable riding experience.

Turn-by-Turn navigation

DesertX Discovery is equipped with Turn-by-Turn navigation, for precise and detailed directions to your every destination. The licence is valid for 5 years.

Bullbar

The front bullbar ensures sturdy protection for the tank and water pump, essential for safeguarding the bike in case of any accidental fall or impact during use on uneven surfaces.

Protective radiator grille

The DesertX Discovery is equipped with a robust radiator grille, ideal for protecting the bike from debris during off-road adventuring. It guarantees protection without compromising the bike’s cooling or design.

Engine guard plate

An exclusive accessory that highlights the adventurous DesertX Discovery spirit. The engine guard plate is reinforced with a sub-frame that directs impacts onto the strongest part of the frame, for effective protection without compromising resistance.

Central stand

The DesertX Discovery is equipped with a central stand so the bike can always be parked safety. This accessory facilitates any rapid repairs, offering easy access to the bike’s components.

Heated hand grips

Heated hand grips on the DesertX Discovery offer different levels of heating, so the rider can adapt to all weather.

Technical Specifications

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) (Without the Discovery equipment)
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 cancelling turn indicators, Steering damper, Li-on battery, Discovery equipment: Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Turn by turn navigation via app, central stand, engine cover in steel tubes, water pump protection, protection grid for water radiator, heated grips, engine guard plate, reinforced handguards, touring windscreen
Ready for
Antitheft system, fog lights, auxiliary fuel tank
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Exploration. Fun. Performance. And a real craving to set off and head for the horizon. The identity of this bike leaves no doubt - just one look will have you dreaming of adventure. And with the DesertX Discovery trim, you are even freer to explore the unexplored, no holds barred.

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Engine;Transmission;Chassis;Dimensions & Weights;Equipment#####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) (Without the Discovery equipment);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 cancelling turn indicators, Steering damper, Li-on battery, Discovery equipment: Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Turn by turn navigation via app, central stand, engine cover in steel tubes, water pump protection, protection grid for water radiator, heated grips, engine guard plate, reinforced handguards, touring windscreen;Ready for|Antitheft system, fog lights, auxiliary fuel tank

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