Ducati Introduces New DesertX
T
he second generation of
DesertX is on the way and
"created to further improve ease
of use and increase off-road
capability, while maintaining
the riding pleasure typical of a
Ducati on the road," says Ducati.
Ducati's second-generation
DesertX is completely rede
-
signed around the company's lat-
est V2 engine platform, already
seen in the Monster, Multistrada
V2, Panigale V2, Streetfighter
V2 and Hypermotard V2 mod
-
els. The engine features a 90°
V2, four valves per cylinder, an
intake variable valve-timing sys-
tem and liquid cooling, with an
820cc displacement. It's claimed
to produce 110 horsepower at
9000 rpm and 68 lb-ft of torque
at 7000 rpm.
Electronics include riding
modes, power modes, Ducati
Traction Control (DTC), Ducati
Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine
Brake Control (EBC), Bosch
Cornering ABS and Ducati Brake
Light (DBL) EVO.
The chassis is fitted with fully
adjustable KYB suspension with
9.1 inches of travel up front and
8.7 inches in the back. It's fitted
with 21-inch front and 18-inch
rear tubeless spoked wheels.
A new 4.7-gallon polymer fuel
tank is slimmer and lighter, facili
-
tating movement in the saddle,
and features protective crash
pads to help prevent damage in
the event of a typical low-speed
fall during off-road use. In addi
-
tion, its structure positions the
fuel volume very low, thereby
reducing the bike's center of
gravity and enhancing its han
-
dling and maneuverability.
The 2026 Ducati DesertX will
be available in American dealer-
ships starting in May, offered in
Matte Star White Silk, with prices
beginning at $16,995, which is
surprisingly $2000 less than the
previous model.
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VOLUME 63 ISSUE 9 MARCH 3, 2026 P29
Ducati has officially unveiled its
second-generation 2026 Ducati
DesertX, featuring a new engine from
the company's latest V2 platform.
