Ducati DesertX 2026 vs. Ducati DesertX 2023
Ducati DesertX 2026
Ducati DesertX 2023
Technical Specifications Ducati DesertX 2026 compared to Ducati DesertX 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Ducati DesertX 2026
The 2026 Ducati DesertX combines sporting precision with serious off-road capability. Its new 890-cm³ V2 engine pulls cleanly right from low revs, whilst still delivering that burst of power at high rpms that you’d expect from a Ducati. The transparent KYB suspension, the neutral active ergonomics, the finely modulated Brembo brakes and the superbly tuned Advanced Rider Assistance Systems inspire a great deal of confidence on both tarmac and loose surfaces. Enduro bike and Rally modes are fitted as standard, and the traction control intervenes unobtrusively. Limitations become apparent in terms of long-distance comfort, the only mediocre wind protection, the high seating position and occasional quickshifter glitches. In Austria, the significant price difference also detracts from what is otherwise a very well-rounded package.
Ducati DesertX 2023
The new DesertX is the latest Ducati model to be powered by the new 890cc V2 engine. And it is also the model that benefits most from the new engine. It remains as sporty, adventurous and stable as ever, but thanks to its user-friendly engine, it also excels in everyday riding and on more off-road terrain. The biggest area for improvement is long-distance comfort, though that’s really just nit-picking. The new DesertX is a very well-rounded package, offering plenty of performance both on and off the tarmac and with hardly any notable weaknesses.
