2027 Ducati DesertX Star White Silk

Get set for adventure.

Equipped with a 21” front and 18” rear wheel, the new DesertX is designed to handle even the most challenging off-road terrain. Ducati has combined its road expertise with dedicated off-road development to create a responsive, easy-to-handle bike that is at ease on all types of trail and asphalt.

Post-heritage and digital

The Centro Stile faced a totally new challenge with DesertX, seizing the opportunity to experiment with a new design language and seeking inspiration from the world of African rally raids.

The result is a sturdy, clean, modern design, based on shapes from the off-road world. A bike that wants to be robust, solid, and functional at the same time.

Post-heritage minimal

The DesertX aesthetic manages to combine a "Dakarian" flavor with a sense of the touch interface. Both post-heritage and digital.

Essential and robust

The bike is visually composed of three macro elements: a single central volume, the seat, and the windshield, which incorporates the double headlight. A robust design that blends form and function.

Designed for comfort

The surfaces in contact with the rider are expansive and well connected, allowing unhindered movement in different directions, particularly during off-road riding.

Developed to take on the most challenging off-road trails

Ergonomics, engine, aerodynamics, and electronics, together with an off-road specific chassis, form the base of DesertX. As efficient and technologically advanced as every Ducati, DesertX is robust, reliable and functional, the ideal travel companion for your adventures.

All the essentials for off-road use

Spoked wheels, 21” at the front and 18” at the rear, generous ground clearance, and various types of tyre thanks to the different homologations obtained, including those dedicated to off-roading

Features May Include:

Kayaba suspension

• The Ducati DesertX is equipped with first-class components to ensure the best setup and real reliability off-road. The Kayaba long stroke suspension is adjustable, for comfort in every situation.

Electronic equipment

• 6 riding modes, a 5” color TFT display, and full LED lights. Like all Ducatis, DesertX flaunts advanced electronic equipment to ensure safety and performance in all conditions.

Front fork and rear mono shock

• First-class components to ensure the best setup and real reliability off-road. Developed in collaboration with Kayaba.

21"/18" wheel combination

• DesertX is equipped with spoked wheels, 21-inch at the front and 18'-inch at the rear, as per enduro tradition. Ready to tackle any type of obstacle and asphalt with ease.

Generous 250 mm ground clearance

• Fundamental when off the beaten track, DesertX offers ground clearance of 250 mm, which really comes into its own during more extreme off-road riding.

Wide selection of tires

• The DesertX is equipped with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tubeless tires that combine greater reliability and safety in case of puncture with easier repair. Thanks to the different homologations obtained, a wide selection of alternative tires is also available.

937 cc Testastretta 11° engine

• The 937 cc Testastretta 11° engine with desmodromic timing and off-road tuning makes the DesertX powerful and reliable wherever it goes.