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Cycle News 2022 Issue 35 August 30

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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QUICKSPIN I 2023 Ducati DesertX P78 braking power is never in question. Those M50s clamp down on twin 320mm discs and are matched to Brembo's cornering ABS, as is the case on every production Ducati for sale right now. The rear brakes consist of a twin-piston caliper clamping down on a 245mm disc. The electronics are a large part of the DesertX. Controlled by a Bosch IMU and much like the KTM 890 Adventure R, the DesertX has almost every electronic bell and whistle you could hope for, including six rid- ing modes, including the off-road-dedicated Enduro and Rally modes; four power modes (Above) The dash is a bit unique, to say the least. ((Right) Crash bars thankfully come as standard, so you won't scratch that beautiful pearl-white color scheme so easily. Below) All loaded up with the optional soft case luggage.

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