2022 Ducati DesertX - Technical Specifications & Information

2022 Ducati DesertX Technical Specifications & Information​

This is the complete technical specifications and full information for the 2022 Ducati DesertX motorcycle.

DesertX Engine 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

DesertX Transmission Specifications​

• GEARBOX: 6 speeds
• PRIMARY DRIVE: Straight cut gears, ratio 1.85 : 1
• RATIO: 1=38/14, 2=31/17, 28=28/20, 4=26/22, 5=24/23, 6=23/25
• FINAL DRIVE: Chain, front sprocket Z15, rear sprocket Z49
• CLUTCH: Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control

DesertX Chassis Specifications​

• FRAME: Tubular steel trellis frame
• FRONT SUSPENSION: KYB Ø 46 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable
• FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL: 230 mm (9.06 in)
• FRONT WHEEL: Cross-spoked, tubeless, 2.15’’x21’’
• FRONT TIRE: Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V M+S TL (A)
• REAR SUSPENSION: KYB monoshock, fully adjustable, remote preload adjustment, aluminum double-sided swingarm
• REAR WHEEL TRAVEL: 220 mm (8.66 in)
• REAR WHEEL: Cross-spoked, tubeless, 4.5’’x18’’
• REAR TIRE: Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TL
• 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

DesertX Dimensions and Weights​

• DRY WEIGHT: 202 kg (445 lb)
• CURB WEIGHT: 223 kg (492 lb), Curb weight indicates the total bike weight with all operating consumable liquids and the fuel tank filled to 90% of capacity (as per EC standard 93/93).
• SEAT HEIGHT: 875 mm (34.4 in)
• WHEELBASE: 1608 mm
• RAKE: 27.6°
• TRAIL: 122 mm
• FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 21 l (5.54 US gal)
• NUMBER OF SEATS: 2

DesertX Equipment​

• SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Ducati Safety Pack (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 canceling turn indicators, Steering damper
• READY FOR: Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Antitheft system, Turn by turn navigation via app, fog lights, heated grips, auxiliary fuel tank

DesertX Warranty and Maintenance Schedule​

• Warranty: 24 months, unlimited mileage
• Maintenance Service Intervals: 15,000 km (9,000 miles) / 24 months
• Valve Clearance Check: 30,000 km (18,000 miles)

DesertX Colors​

• Dedicated livery in “Star White Silk” coloration

DesertX Standard Equipment​

• 937 cc Testastretta 11° engine, 110 hp at 9,250 rpm and 92 Nm at 6,500 rpm *
• Exhaust with single silencer
• Tubular steel trellis frame with cast aluminium double-sided swingarm
• 21-litre fuel tank capacity
• Tubeless spoke rims with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres in sizes 90/90-21 at the front and 150/70 R18 at the rear
• KYB 46 mm fully adjustable front fork with 230 mm travel
• KYB fully adjustable shock absorber with 220mm travel
• 6 customizable Riding Modes (Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, Rally) o 4 power modes on 3 power levels
• Bosch ABS Cornering 3 levels
• DTC 8 levels
• Ducati Wheelie Control
• Engine Brake Control
• 5” TFT colour instrumentation
• Ducati Brake Light
• Ducati Quick Shift Up & Down (DQS)
• Ducati Cruise Control
• Full LED lighting system

DesertX Design​

The design of the DesertX is a modern interpretation of the lines of the enduro motorcycles of the ‘80s, created by the Centro Stile Ducati following criteria of essentiality and robustness. The designers focused on a minimalist aesthetic that intends to communicate durability and readiness for use. This "Robust Design" effect is repaid by a studied succession of wide and small connections, with lines that highlight the sportiness of a motorcycle that conveys adventure pleasure right from the very first glance.

The bike is visually composed of three macro elements: a single volume that includes the fuel tank and the side shields, the saddle and the windshield that integrates the distinctive double headlight. This stylistic interpretation is emphasized by the black and white colors that alternate between the different areas. The surfaces in contact with the rider are large and well connected to facilitate movement, especially when riding off-road.

On the DesertX we can find all the aesthetic elements that help to make the bikes of the great African Rally legendary, revisited in a contemporary style. Every detail has been designed to be functional. Therefore the technical elements themselves become elements that characterize the bike, as in the case of the aluminum skid plate, the frame guards or the 46 mm fork combined with the 21-inch front wheel, all of which give the DesertX a bold and adventurous image.

The design emphasis has been placed on a few elements, which are able to maximize the technological character of the bike. Among these the front certainly stands out, creating a completely new composition and making a big impression right from the very first glance. The windshield merges with the headlamp and the double full-LED sector-based DRL is designed on its surface, an element that makes this model unmistakable.

The DesertX’s aptitude for journeys is highlighted by the design choices, such as the possibility of removing the passenger seat if you are traveling alone to create extra space. For those keen on longer journeys, it is also possible to add an additional 8-litre rear tank.

DesertX Ergonomics​

Ergonomics is the aspect of the DesertX that was most carefully taken into consideration by the Ducati test riders during the development phase. A motorcycle with these characteristics must be able to offer both maximum control in stand-up riding typical of off-road, in addition to a good level of comfort when riding on the road. For this reason, the saddle-footpeg-handlebar triangulation was only approved after endless off-road tests and long test sessions on asphalt.

The result is a bike with an extremely slim comfort zone and highly rounded surfaces. This structure allows the rider to move easily in off-road riding, thus avoiding potentially bothersome contacts.

The saddle-footrest distance has been designed to make the classic transition from seated to stand-up riding as natural as possible. It is precisely in stand-up riding, in fact, that the rider can find the perfect ergonomic triangulation, designed to dominate the bike in any condition, thanks also to the wide handlebars with a typically off-road bend.

Saddle is 875 mm high. The combination of a particularly narrow inner leg curve and initial suspension compliance ensures good contact with the ground. The saddle height can still be reduced by means of a lowered saddle (available as an accessory); thanks to an ad hoc kit, saddle height can be further lowered.

DesertX Engine​

The engine of the DesertX is the well-known and much-appreciated 937 cc Ducati Testastretta 11° twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution. In this Euro 5* configuration the engine delivers 110 hp of maximum power at 9,250 rpm and 92 Nm of maximum torque at 6,500 rpm.

This engine is characterized by having excellent reliability and the ability to combine Ducati performance with a smooth and always manageable delivery, putting in the hands of the rider a bike capable of tackling any route with great expertise.

The latest evolution of the 11° Testastretta engine that equips the DesertX inherits all the improvements introduced on this engine first on the Monster and later the Multistrada V2. The 8-disc clutch is extremely light and compact, while the gearbox drum works on bearings to minimize friction and improve precision and smoothness when shifting, thus contributing to a reduction in total engine weight of 1.7 kg compared to the previous version.

DesertX Gearbox​

Precisely because it was designed to offer the best possible performance in off-road riding and in various uses, the DesertX engine is equipped with a gearbox developed in line with the intended use of the motorcycle. In fact, the gearbox has different dedicated ratios with respect to those of the Multistrada V2. As a matter of fact the ratios have been shortened overall on all gears up to fifth, to ensure the best off-road behavior. First and second gears, in particular, are much shorter (14.3% and 8.7% respectively vs Multistrada V2), in order to facilitate the low-speed driving phases of certain difficult passages typical of off-road use. Sixth gear is properly long to facilitate highway handling while maintaining low engine speeds; this means a contained fuel consumption and an increased level of comfort.

• The gearbox works in conjunction with the DQS Up & Down (Ducati Quick Shifter) with a strategy developed specifically for this model, active both uphill and downhill.
• DesertX maintenance intervals are scheduled every 15,000 km or 24 months, with valve clearance checking every 30,000 km.
• DesertX is also within the reach of novice riders. In fact, a 35-kW version will be available for A2 license holders.

DesertX Chassis​

The layout adopted for the chassis of the Ducati DesertX includes a new tubular steel trellis frame, which works in combination with long suspension travel with specific settings to ensure effective operation in all riding conditions. The optimization of all components has led to the creation of an extremely efficient bike, with a dry weight of 202 kg. The choices made in terms of chassis make the DesertX an easy bike to ride, inspiring confidence and safety on all types of roads, even the bumpiest ones.

DesertX Off-Road Suspension​

In terms of suspension, the DesertX stands out for its professional and high-level equipment. The 46mm diameter upside-down Kayaba front fork offers a whopping 230mm of travel and is adjustable in compression, rebound and preload. The single shock absorber, also Kayaba, is adjustable in compression, rebound and preload and, through the aluminum swingarm, allows 220 mm of rear wheel travel. DesertX has a generous ground clearance of 250 mm, which is particularly favorable for more demanding off-road riding.

DesertX Wheels and Tires​

DesertX is fitted with completely new wheels for a Ducati, measuring 21” at the front and 18” at the rear: the typical sizes of off-road bikes. The decision to adopt Tubeless tyres was made to ensure maximum safety and reliability.

• The original equipment tyres are the Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR, with sizes: 90/90 - 21 M / C 54V M + S TL and 150/70 R 18 M / C 70V M + S TL, in fact the perfect choice for a truly all-round use of the bike.
• DesertX will also be homologated both to fit off-road oriented tires (90/90 - 21 M / C 54R M + S TL and 150/70 - 18 M / C 70R M + S TL), and for road tires. (90/90 - 21 M / C 54V TL and 150/70 R 18 M / C 70V TL)

DesertX Brakes​

The DesertX is equipped with Brembo brakes with ABS Cornering function. The front system is characterized by the presence of Brembo M50 monobloc radial calipers with four 30 mm diameter pistons, axial pump with adjustable levers and double 320 mm front disc with aluminum flanges. At the rear the bike mounts a single 265 mm diameter disc on which works a double-piston floating caliper, always by Brembo. The braking power setting has been designed to offer the right power in road use, but also good modularity in off-road riding and on difficult surfaces.

DesertX Electronics, Instrumentation, and Lighting System​

Safety and performance of the DesertX are also guaranteed by its electronic systems, which represent the state of the art in terms of riding assistance: