- Indian launch scheduled on 12 December, 2022
- Powered by a 937cc L-Twin engine
- Will rival Triumph Tiger 900 Rally and Honda Africa Twin in India
Ducati India has announced that it will update its portfolio with the launch of the DesertX adventure-tourer in our market on 12 December, 2022. In fact, select dealerships had already commenced the pre-bookings for this motorcycle ahead of its Indian launch.
The new product from the Italian manufacturer shares its 937cc, L-Twin, liquid-cooled engine with the new Monster and Multistrada V2. However, Ducati claims that it has reworked the engine to make it lighter 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. The gearbox is said to have different dedicated ratios than those of the Multistrada V2.
The feature list on the international-spec model includes full-LED lighting and a Bluetooth-enabled five-inch TFT display as standard. Meanwhile, the electronic rider aids 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. We expect to see similar features on the India-spec model.
In terms of styling, the new DesertX draws styling cues from the concept motorcycle that was first revealed in 2019. Thus, it packs a twin-pod headlight at the front, 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.
This upcoming adventure will rival the likes of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally and Honda Africa Twin in the Indian market.
